Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 060688/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable
UKPGA UK3: Planned Procurement Notice
I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
National registration number: ZC000195
Postal address: 25 Bedford Street
Town: London
Region: Westminster
Postal code: WC2E 9ES
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Rob Reeves
Email: rob.reeves@abports.co.uk
Internet address
I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
Interested suppliers must register on the In‑Tend e‑sourcing portal to express an interest in this opportunity.
Access to all procurement documentation will be provided via the portal, and all tender submissions must be completed and submitted electronically through the In‑Tend system in accordance with the instructions provided.
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Private utility
II) Object
II.1.1) Title
ABP Professional Services Framework
Reference number: CS-GRP-25/1088
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
90,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
75,000,000
Currency
GBP
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1a – Project Support Services (National)
Contract/Lot No
1
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71210000
71246000
71310000
71540000
71541000
72224000
79418000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1b – Project Support Services (Regional)
Contract/Lot No
2
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71246000
71310000
71540000
71541000
72224000
79418000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out for regionally delivered projects, with emphasis on local presence, responsiveness, and knowledge of regional delivery requirements.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2a – Design & Engineering (National)
Contract/Lot No
3
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71250000
71300000
71313400
71317100
71317200
71320000
71321000
71322000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of multi‑disciplinary engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist advisory services for complex, high‑value, or nationally significant projects.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2b – Design & Engineering (Regional)
Contract/Lot No
4
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71250000
71300000
71313400
71317100
71317200
71320000
71321000
71322000
71325000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of engineering design and technical support services for regional and lower‑complexity projects, including access to local capability and geographically aligned delivery teams.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Architecture
Contract/Lot No
5
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71200000
71210000
71220000
71240000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Architectural design and consultancy services, including concept design, stakeholder engagement, planning support, and delivery in accordance with RIBA work stages.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4a – Strategic Planning Services
Contract/Lot No
6
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71313400
71400000
71410000
79100000
90712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of strategic planning advice and statutory consenting support, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and input into Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4b – Local Planning Services
Contract/Lot No
7
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71313440
71410000
79100000
90712000
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Town and country planning services, including permitting, local authority engagement, and regionally focused planning advice and support.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Property Services
Contract/Lot No
8
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
70300000
70310000
70330000
71315300
71315400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Strategic property advisory and specialist consultancy services, including valuation, reinstatement cost assessments, dilapidations, and rating services.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6a – Environmental Advisory Services (Marine)
Contract/Lot No
9
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71313400
71354500
90700000
90711000
90713000
90714500
90720000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Marine ecology, biodiversity, and coastal/environmental advisory services.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6b – Environment Advisory Services (Landside)
Contract/Lot No
10
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71313400
90700000
90713000
90714500
90720000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKD – NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKC – NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKE – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
UKF – EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
UKH – EAST OF ENGLAND
UKI – LONDON
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
UKL – WALES
UKM – SCOTLAND
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Environmental assessment and advisory services, including Environmental Impact Assessments and sustainability support.
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-05-03 00:00
End
2030-05-02 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-05-02 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is being procured as an open framework, the contracting Authority will re-open and award the framework inline with the open framework Guidance.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-07-24 23:59
III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement
68
IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at
Stage 1 – Pre‑Selection Questionnaire (PSQ)
Applicants will be issued with a PSQ comprising instructions, requirements, and a combination of pass/fail criteria and scored technical questions. The PSQ will assess: Compliance, Financial and legal standing, Health & Safety, Quality, and Supply Chain approach and Technical capability and relevant experience.
Applicants must meet all pass/fail requirements and achieve the minimum scoring thresholds to progress.
Stage 2 – Invitation to Tender (ITT)
All Applicants successfully passing Stage 1 will be invited to submit tenders. The ITT will set out clear objectives and evaluation criteria aligned to organisational priorities. Tenders will be evaluated on a technical and commercial basis, with a defined weighting split.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Estimated award decision date
2027-03-15 23:59
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Deadline for requests to participate
2026-08-21 23:59
VI) Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement
Yes
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-06-29 11:53
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