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B Lock Penstocks Replacement | KBS Maritime Ltd Tender

B Lock Penstocks Replacement KBS Maritime Ltd 

Contract summary 

Industry

    • Sluice valves – 42131120
    • Flood-control valves – 42131143
    • Penstock valves – 42131220

Location of contract

PO1 3LS

Value of contract

£3,500,000 to £5,000,000

Procurement reference

20260520100108-153032

Published date

20 May 2026

Closing date

18 June 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 December 2026

Contract end date

28 February 2030

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

KBS Maritime have a requirement for penstock replacements at B Lock within Portsmouth Naval Base. The project consists of 10 in number replacement penstocks in 6 chambers overall. The penstock system controls sea water via a culvert system between the harbour, the basin and the dry docks. These include levelling penstocks of circa 8 metres deep to drainage penstocks circa 18 metres deep. The replacement programme will replace the current cast irons doors with new with specification to be agreed along with the associated shafts, wedges, door nut, brackets, platforms, ladders and actuation and road plates. This project is due to commence in Q4 2026 with all to be replaced by Feb 2030. Contractors must be able to demonstrate design, manufacture and installation of penstock replacements in a marine environment including all site management under CDM regulations and competency of Health and Safety compliance and safe practices. Contractors must also possess at least five years’ experience working within a marine environment. Contractors who do not provide suitable and sufficient evidence of this will not be considered


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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Homshaw

Address

Victory Building, Room 233, The Parade, HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LS
ENG

Email

scwaterfront@kbsmaritime.com

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