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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 082067/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Public works contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement 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

Email: procurement@abports.co.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Private utility

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Grimsby Dock Tower Refurbishment
Reference number: INF-HUM-GBY-26-1626

II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
Special regime
Utilities

II.1.4) Short description
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.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
45212350
45454100
92522000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKE13 – North and North East Lincolnshire

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-04-01 00:00
End
2027-12-31 23:59
Duration
9 months

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-08-28 10:26

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-09-18 23:59
Engagement process description
ABP is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the development of the Grimsby Dock Tower Refurbishment procurement strategy and delivery approach.
Interested organisations are invited to register via the ABP In-Tend Supplier Portal and complete the Expressions of Interest Questionnaire. The questionnaire seeks feedback on market capability and interest, the proposed delivery approach, construction programme, project risks, market capacity, and opportunities to optimise project delivery. Suppliers will also be invited to share insights that may support the development of a safe, effective and value-driven procurement and delivery strategy.
Organisations with relevant capability and experience may register an interest in participating in follow-up one-to-one engagement sessions. Information obtained through this engagement exercise will be used to help shape the procurement strategy, tender requirements, and delivery approach for the project.