Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb4-2eb1-7082-8084-8d3334d70320/20230602-29-supply-chain-notice-supply-of-110t-and-160t-mobile-cranes-to-ports pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 20230602\_29: Supply Chain Notice: Supply of 110T and 160T mobile cranes to Portsmouth Naval Base. [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Jun 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 replace 2 mobile cranes which have reached the end of their life with new assets to support the future operations of the Naval Base as follows: 1x Telescopic Mobile Crane 110T: Minimum Boom length: 60 m, Minimum load capacity: 100T, Crane shall be capable of carrying own ballast. 1 x Mobile Crane 160T-250T (size & scope TBD - will be issued in ITT Due to the nature of the Naval Base, the cranes are required to be able to contend with a variety of terrain, and new assets are required to have consideration for reducing environmental factors to support enterprise net zero aims. The project includes familiarisation/ operator training for these assets, test certificates, warranties and delivery to site. Budget circa £2.5m. ### Key Dates (approximate) ### Expressions of Interest: 23 June 2023 PQQ Stage (if applicable): 07 July 2023 Bidders Selected: 14 July 2023 ITT Published: 24 July 2023 ### ITT Close: 18 August 2023 Construction commencement: Sept 2023 Construction Completion: Feb 2025   Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact KBS Maritime at quoting ref: Supply of 110T and 160T Mobile Cranes to Portsmouth Naval Base in the email subject title to express interest. 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 expression of interest received. Read full description ## CPV classification Vehicle-mounted cranes Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3dd60326-8b87-4f41-8d75-a27a67702488) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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