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Scope

Reference

CS-GRP-25/1088

Description

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi鈥憇upplier 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鈥慙ots, 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鈥憃pening to introduce additional suppliers and maintain competitive tension over its duration.

Commercial tool

Establishes an open framework

A series of frameworks with substantially the same terms. Awarded suppliers are carried over and new suppliers can bid.

Total value (estimated)

• 拢75,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢90,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030
• Possible extension to 3 May 2035
• 8 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

ABP currently intends to reopen the framework twice during its eight-year term, with indicative reopening points around Years 3 and 6. These timings may change, and any amendments will be made in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and communicated to the market.

Main procurement category

Services

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 7

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 7

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

A supplier may submit bids for all six (7) parent Lots.

Where Lots are subdivided into Sub鈥慙ots (e.g. 鈥渁鈥� and 鈥渂鈥�), a supplier may apply for either Sub鈥慙ot 鈥渁鈥� or Sub鈥慙ot 鈥渂鈥� within a given Lot, but not both.

For Sub鈥慙ots structured on a regional basis (Sub鈥慙ot 鈥渂鈥�), a supplier may express interest in multiple regions; however, a supplier will be awarded a maximum of two (2) regional allocations per Sub鈥慙ot.

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to apply these limits during the award process to ensure a balanced distribution of suppliers, maintain competitive tension, and support operational resilience across the framework.

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Lot 1a - Project Support Services (National)

Description

Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
• 71541000 - 萝莉原创 project management services
• 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
• 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
• 71540000 - 萝莉原创 management services
• 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Lot 1b - Project Support Services (Regional)

Description

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.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71541000 - 萝莉原创 project management services
• 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
• 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
• 71540000 - 萝莉原创 management services
• 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Contract locations

• 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)

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Lot 2a - Design & Engineering (National)

Description

Provision of multi鈥慸isciplinary engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist advisory services for complex, high鈥憊alue, or nationally significant projects.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
• 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
• 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
• 71317200 - Health and safety services
• 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Lot 2b - Design & Engineering (Regional)

Description

Provision of engineering design and technical support services for regional and lower鈥慶omplexity projects, including access to local capability and geographically aligned delivery teams.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71325000 - Foundation-design services
• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
• 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
• 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
• 71317200 - Health and safety services
• 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Contract locations

• 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)

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. Lot 3 - Architecture

Description

Architectural design and consultancy services, including concept design, stakeholder engagement, planning support, and delivery in accordance with RIBA work stages.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services
• 71220000 - Architectural design services
• 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
• 71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. Lot 4 - Strategic Planning Services

Description

Provision of strategic planning advice and statutory consenting support, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and input into Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71410000 - Urban planning services
• 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
• 90712000 - Environmental planning
• 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
• 79100000 - Legal services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. Lot 5- Local Planning Services

Description

Town and country planning services, including permitting, local authority engagement, and regionally focused planning advice and support.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71410000 - Urban planning services
• 90712000 - Environmental planning
• 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
• 79100000 - Legal services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom
• 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

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 8. Lot 6- Property Services

Description

Strategic property advisory and specialist consultancy services, including valuation, reinstatement cost assessments, dilapidations, and rating services.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
• 70310000 - Building rental or sale services
• 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
• 71315400 - Building-inspection services
• 71315300 - Building surveying services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 9. Lot 7- Environmental Advisory Services

Description

Environmental assessment and advisory services, including Environmental Impact Assessments and sustainability support.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢0 excluding VAT
• 拢0 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71354500 - Marine survey services
• 90700000 - Environmental services
• 90720000 - Environmental protection
• 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
• 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
• 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
• 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Contract locations

• 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

Same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

3 May 2035

Maximum number of suppliers

66

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Further information about fees

The Contracting Authority confirms that no framework access fees, management fees, or percentage charges will be levied on suppliers in connection with participation in or use of this framework.

Framework operation description

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a Professional Services Framework as an open framework under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework will run for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to re-open at defined intervals up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 2. Lot 1b - Project Support Services (Regional)

Lot 4. Lot 2b - Design & Engineering (Regional)

Lot 5. Lot 3 - Architecture

Lot 6. Lot 4 - Strategic Planning Services

Lot 7. Lot 5- Local Planning Services

Lot 8. Lot 6- Property Services

Lot 9. Lot 7- Environmental Advisory Services

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Submission type

Requests to participate

Deadline for requests to participate

21 August 2026, 1:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Suppliers to be invited to tender

Lot 1. Lot 1a - Project Support Services (National)

Lot 2. Lot 1b - Project Support Services (Regional)

Lot 3. Lot 2a - Design & Engineering (National)

Lot 4. Lot 2b - Design & Engineering (Regional)

Lot 5. Lot 3 - Architecture

Lot 6. Lot 4 - Strategic Planning Services

Lot 7. Lot 5- Local Planning Services

Lot 8. Lot 6- Property Services

Lot 9. Lot 7- Environmental Advisory Services

Minimum 1 suppliers per lot

Award decision date (estimated)

15 March 2027

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 26 March 2034

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

Stage 1 鈥� Pre鈥慡election 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 鈥� 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.

Documents

Documents to be provided after the tender notice

Interested suppliers must register on the In鈥慣end e鈥憇ourcing 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鈥慣end system in accordance with the instructions provided.

Contracting authority

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

• Companies House: ZC000195

25 Bedford Street

London

WC2E 9ES

United Kingdom

Contact name: Rob Reeves

Email: Procurement [at] abports.co.uk

Website: /

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Private utility