II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
UK Docks Marine Services are inviting expressions of interest for tendering for the proposed Condition Repairs, Alteration & Refurbishment Works scheme at New South Store (Rum Store), Victoria Quay, Royal Clarence Yard
They are seeking a Contractor in whom may safely place confidence, will play an
active and positive role as a member of the project team, and who will take responsibility for the safe, efficient working and timely completion of all the works.
Contractors are being asked to tender via a 2 Stage Tendering process. Stage 1 tender will consist of Prelims, OH&P and priced condition repairs. Stage 2 tender, with the preferred bidder/s, will deal with the proposed alteration and refurbishment works.
UK Docks has a proud tradition of service in the maritime sector. Over the years, the
company has acquired an excellent reputation in the industry by combining the expertise
and experience of its staff with the use of high-quality materials and equipment from around
the world.
Originating in the Northeast of England - which remains its’ headquarters - UK Docks has
now extended its dock and marine service operations down to the English Channel and
across to the Irish Sea. UK Docks Gosport is located in Portsmouth Harbour, with quick access
to the Solent. It provides a comprehensive service for new build, refit, maintenance and
repair services for commercial and private vessels.
UK Docks owns the site at Victoria Quay, Royal Clarence Yard and have increased their
presence in the south. UK Docks has invested heavily in the deep-water berthing facility
since acquiring it and improvements have included a 75T amphibious boat hoist, a 50T boat
transporter and a 55T mobile crane.
The New South Store incorporates part of Samuel Wyatt's large storehouse of 1758 and was
extended and remodelled in 1897/98. It splits into two primary spaces, linked in part by
open arcading. Offices evidently served the southern end (split into three) and the north western corner. A narrow staircase is sited at the south-eastern corner and at the north eastern corner is a larger enclosed staircase.
Internally the earlier range retains the wide-span trusses and the central range, of
substantial brick construction with jack arches, and was built as fireproof construction.
Around two thirds of the third floor was destroyed by incendiary bombs in WW2 and could
be reinstated to its historic form. The general plan of the building on the first-floor replicates
that on the ground floor. The building is capable of adaptation to a variety of uses and could
cope well with the creation of more links between the primary spaces, or in fact more
subdivision.
Externally the New South Store appears to be in fair condition, but internally has been out
of use and neglected for nearly 20 years. A consequence of this neglect is that sections of
the floor within the large open storeroom towards the north east corner have collapsed. The
post-war flat roof has failed above this point and caused significant decay to the timber
structure below. Parts of the floor structure have recently been removed, but the western
half has historically been converted by extensive internal remodelling and the provision of a
cast iron fire proof floor, over which is laid what appears to be some form of bitumen floor.
The structural integrity and condition of the iron work requires a full survey as areas are
evidently in poor condition.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No