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Ministry of Defence

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

ConstructionCPV 45000000 45200000 45240000 45241000
ValueValue not published
Deadline8 Aug 2023
Published24 Jul 2023
RegionSouth East
Timeline
Published 24 Jul 2023ClosedCloses 8 Aug 2023
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The brief

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

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The Tenderer should be aware that

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.

02

The Contractor shall be expected to adhere

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.

03

The Contractor shall be expected to hold

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

04

KBS Maritime are delivering an ambitious, modern

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.

05

KBS Maritime have a requirement to design

KBS Maritime have a requirement to design and install a berthing pontoon and structure to support the tug operations relating to Portsmouth Naval Base.

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