UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Contract Description - Associated British Ports is seeking a suitably experienced marine environmental and consenting consultant to support a key project within the Future Port Talbot programme. The project involves the phased development of the existing port into a major hub to support deployment and supply chains for Floating Offshore Wind in the Celtic Sea, including port expansion, land reclamation, marine and terrestrial works, and ecological mitigation or compensation Scope of Services - The consultant will lead the marine technical elements of the Environmental Impact Assessment and provide associated support to the project. Services are expected to commence in October 2026 and support the planned Infrastructure Consent Order. ABP reserves the right to amend the Contract following award, including but not limited to changes to the scope, duration, specifications, deliverables, service requirements, or value of the Contract, where such amendments are necessary to support ABP's business, operational, or statutory requirements. Any such modification shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of the Contract and applicable procurement regulations. By submitting a Tender, Tenderers acknowledge and accept that the Contract may be subject to such modifications during its term. This procurement relates to works required for the provision and operation of port and transport infrastructure and is therefore undertaken by a utility undertaking under the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement will be contracted under a NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC) Option E

ABP is establishing a panel of law firms who it may appoint to provide planning and consenting advice, as well as other legal advice and strategy, for complex, large-scale, multi-year projects in respect of its nationally significant infrastructure. The framework will run for 5 years. The framework will be a national framework across ABP’s portfolio of property across the UK. The successful applicants will be required to evidence their ability to deliver the services as set out in the scope. The framework value is estimated at £10,000,000 this is not committal spend or guarantee of services.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is issuing this Preliminary Engagement Notice to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity relating to the conservation, refurbishment and restoration of the Grade I Listed Grimsby Dock Tower. The purpose of this notice is to provide advance information to specialist heritage contractors with relevant experience in working on nationally significant listed structures and complex conservation projects. Background The Grimsby Dock Tower is a Grade I Listed structure, representing the highest level of protection afforded by The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (Historic England). The tower is a nationally significant heritage asset and an iconic landmark within the Port of Grimsby. The proposed project seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake detailed design, conservation, refurbishment and restoration works to address the deterioration of a number of critical structural and historic elements of the tower. The works include the replacement, refurbishment and conservation of original listed features, including water pipes, access structures, parapets, decking and the tower spire. Conservation works are also required to preserve the original spiral staircase and historic water supply infrastructure. The condition of several key elements has deteriorated significantly and has reached a stage where they have either failed or have no remaining serviceable life. Failure to undertake the required works could result in further deterioration of the asset, potential enforcement action by Historic England and adverse local and national publicity. Procurement Strategy The estimated contract value is below the applicable threshold for Works Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024. As a result, ABP intends to undertake a closed, invitation-only tender process, inviting a select number of specialist heritage and conservation contractors with demonstrable experience of delivering works to Grade I and other highly protected historic structures. Tender submissions will be evaluated using a combination of quality and price criteria. The quality assessment is expected to consider: • Project delivery methodology. • Construction programme and sequencing. • Health and Safety management approach. • Experience of heritage conservation and listed building works. • Proposed project team and key personnel. • Risk management arrangements. Price will be assessed using a transparent like-for-like comparison methodology.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK's largest ports group, operating 21 ports across the UK and handling approximately one quarter of the nation's seaborne trade. ABP is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor to deliver a landside infrastructure project at the Port of Southampton. The project comprises the construction of a multi-deck vehicle parking facility and associated infrastructure works, including civil engineering, utilities, drainage, highways, and external works. The works will be undertaken within a live operational environment and require strong programme, stakeholder, and interface management capabilities. ABP intends to procure the works through a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement will be conducted in two stages: 1. Conditions of Participation Stage (PSQ) 2. Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage The Conditions of Participation stage will assess suppliers' capability, capacity, relevant experience, financial standing, health and safety arrangements, and overall suitability to deliver projects of a similar scale and complexity. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate successful delivery of comparable building and infrastructure projects, particularly those undertaken within operationally constrained or complex environments. The PSQ documentation will be issued via the ABP procurement portal. Only suppliers meeting the Conditions of Participation requirements will be invited to participate in the ITT stage. This notice serves to notify the market of the commencement of the procurement process and invite interested suppliers to participate.

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi‑supplier Professional Services Framework to support a broad range of project, engineering, property, and specialist advisory requirements across its operations. The framework will enable the delivery of services in support of major capital projects, regional investment programmes, and property-related activities, providing access to a diverse and capable supply chain. The requirement includes, but is not limited to: Project and programme management services Design and engineering services Architectural services Planning and consent support Property and asset-related consultancy Environmental advisory services The framework will be structured into multiple Lots and Sub‑Lots, including both national and regional delivery models, to ensure appropriate alignment of supplier capability with project scale, complexity, and geographic requirements. Regional elements are intended to support local supplier participation and SME engagement, alongside larger national providers. The framework is expected to operate as an open framework arrangement, with the potential for periodic re‑opening to introduce additional suppliers and maintain competitive tension over its duration.

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi‑supplier Professional Services Framework to support a broad range of project, engineering, property, and specialist advisory requirements across its operations. The framework will enable the delivery of services in support of major capital projects, regional investment programmes, and property-related activities, providing access to a diverse and capable supply chain. The requirement includes, but is not limited to: Project and programme management services Design and engineering services Architectural services Planning and consent support Property and asset-related consultancy Specialist technical advisory services The framework will be structured into multiple Lots and Sub‑Lots, including both national and regional delivery models, to ensure appropriate alignment of supplier capability with project scale, complexity, and geographic requirements. Regional elements are intended to support local supplier participation and SME engagement, alongside larger national providers. The framework is expected to operate as an open framework arrangement, with the potential for periodic re‑opening to introduce additional suppliers and maintain competitive tension over its duration.