Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc6-4fad-703c-8fc7-e262d30defb3/supply-chain-notice-wat-0044-02-design-and-install-a-tug-berth-pontoon-replace pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply Chain Notice: WAT-0044-02- Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Jul 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 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 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 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Pier construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036) 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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