Supply Chain Notice: WAT-0044-02- Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement

The Tenderer should be aware that the works detailed in this package are constrained due to the nature of the location they are to be conducted in.

Project location

HM Naval Base Portsmouth

The Contractor shall be expected to adhere by the HMNB site security requirements, all Contractors and Sub-Contractors shall be BPSS security vetted and will be required to hold the relevant site security passes.

The Contractor shall be expected to hold the following levels of insurance £10m Public Liability, £10m Product Liability, £5m Professional Indemnity

KBS Maritime - Introduction

KBS Maritime is a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems, bringing together two global players with a rich heritage of delivering excellence, innovation and reliability. The joint venture will combine the expertise of KBR as a global leader in infrastructure asset management and services with BAE Systems' experience and capability within Portsmouth Naval Base. KBS Maritime are delivering an ambitious, modern and enduring change to the Portsmouth Naval base infrastructure, securing investment in the local community and ensuring fit-for-purpose, world-leading fleet support for the Royal Navy and the UK in the decades ahead.

Project Background

KBS Maritime have a requirement to design and install a berthing pontoon and structure to support the tug operations relating to Portsmouth Naval Base. The pontoons shall have the compatibility to interchange between the existing structure and the newly designed installation. For the newly designed structure, the Contractor shall assume a piled retention system with a max berthing force requirement of 800T. The design and subsequent works will require an investigation/survey of the seabed; construction of the civil engineering enabling works; installation (including mechanical and electrical services). Additionally, the removal and disposal of the existing pontoon and piles shall be considered.

Key Dates (approximate)

Expressions of Interest: 08 August 2023

ITT Published: 14 August 2023

ITT Close: 28 September 2023

Bidders Selected: 31 October 2023

Construction commencement: Nov 2023

Construction Completion: TBC

Additional information:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Tenders@kbsmaritime.com to express interest, quoting ref WAT-0044-02 Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement.

Please also visit Asite Marketplace to register as a supplier. Once registered / if you are already a registered user, please email tenders@kbsmaritime.com to be added to our connected supply list, quoting full Company Name.

Once the notice has closed, suppliers will be invited to Pre-Qualify and/or Invited to Tender. Open or restricted tender procedure will be dependent on the number of expressions of interest received. A Non-Disclosure Agreement will also be required, prior to participating in a Pre Qualification and/or Invitation to Tender