Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d07-b63b-72f1-8ae0-0d8cc6a1a03a/supply-chain-notice-txn0048-01-armory-pes-relocation-riba-2 pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply Chain Notice: TXN0048-01 Armory & PES relocation RIBA 2 [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £150,000 Published 14 Aug 2025 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. Therefore, completion of a NDA document is required prior to the release of further details. ### 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, and if successful, to maintain JOSCAR registration and Cyber Essentials certificate. ### 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. Part of the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP), KBS Maritime will provide technology-led and data-driven facilities management and dockside services at the base. ### Project scope We require a contractor with design capability to develop a solution for a new armoury & Potential Explosive Site (PES) within Portsmouth Naval Base. The project to initially be taken to the end of Concept Design (RIBA Stage 2). The new facility to have a floor area of 50m2 to 120m2 to provide: - Workshop space - PES storage facility - Toilet and kitchen facilities - Loading bay for a single HGV The output should be in the form of an Assessment Study (AS) including cost plans, delivery programmes and costed risk registers that recommends a preferred option and outlines how that recommendation was reached against a short listed of propose alternative design solutions. The options considered shall include both the redevelopment of an existing building and a new purpose build structure. The AS should also be supported by stage and project appropriate: surveys, Sustainability Appraisal Workbook (including Whole Life Carbon Assessments for the viable options), Bio-Diversity Net Gain & DREAM assessments (list not intended to be exhaustive). Additional information: IMPORTANT: To express interest in this opportunity ref ITT TXN0048-01, please return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) together with the required copies of insurances, certifications and accreditations, and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by emailing no later than 26/08/25. Please note, any expression of interest that does not include the completed documentation will be rejected. ### Closing Date: 21/08/2025 IMPORTANT: To express interest in this opportunity ref ITT TXN0048-01, please return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) together with the required copies of insurances, certifications and accreditations, and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by emailing no later than 26/08/25. Please note, any expression of interest that does not include the completed documentation will be rejected. Closing Date: 21/08/2025 Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, engineering and surveying services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d) 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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