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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-01 – 2 new high capacity de-watering pumps at Portsmouth Naval Base
2. Awarding Authority:
Ministry of Defence
Victory Building, Portsmouth Naval Base

Portsmouth
England
PO1 3NH
Contact: Chris May
Email: tenders@kbsmaritime.com
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type: Works
4. Description: 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 for 2 new high capacity de-watering pumps to replace 2x dry well pumps, currently in use to de-water the deep locks and dry docks at HMNB Portsmouth. The pumps are required to discharge saltwater at a minimum of 20,000 m3/h each at total dynamic heads of up to 20m. The successful tenderer shall be responsible for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the pump, motor, and controls. The pumps shall require minimal alterations to the existing civil structure.
The existing pumps, motors and controls are to be removed and disposed of by the tenderer. Budget: circa £5m
Contractor SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel) guidance

Industry track record, confined space working, salt water environments, large and deep wells, working within MoD establishments. NIC EIC approved (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting), NACE accreditation, EN1090 execution class 3., Achillies UVDB, City & Guilds confined space level 2/3 for operatives, level 5 for managers, Welder quals to BS EN 287, Security clearance, IPAF (International Powered Access Federation), SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme), Safe Contractor.

Key Dates (approximate)
Expressions of Interest: 5 January 2024
ITT Published: Late January 2024
ITT Close: Mid/Late March 2024
Construction commencement: 01 May 2024
Project Completion : 30 June 2025
5. CPV Codes:
42122130 – Water pumps
6. NUTS Codes: UKJ31
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: South East
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
tender_403080/1291129
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: £5,000,000
10. Start Date: 01/05/2024
11. End Date: 30/06/2025
12. Closing Date: 05/01/2024
13. Other Information:
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