ABP Professional Services Framework
Associated British Ports · Private utility
In brief
Associated British Ports has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and fire safety work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
It is a framework worth up to £75,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 3 May 2027.
It is split into 10 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Express interest by
- 11:59pm, Friday 21 August 2026
This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 128 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £75,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Conditions
- You can bid for up to 6 lots.
The buyer expects to buy this again around March 2034.
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Register your interest before 11:59pm, Friday 21 August 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1a - Project Support Services (National) 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversProvision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out. | IT services and software, Management consultancy, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 1b - Project Support Services (Regional) 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversProvision 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. | IT services and software, Management consultancy, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 2a - Design & Engineering (National) 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversProvision of multi‑disciplinary engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist advisory services for complex, high‑value, or nationally significant projects. | Fire safety, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 2b - Design & Engineering (Regional) 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversProvision of engineering design and technical support services for regional and lower‑complexity projects, including access to local capability and geographically aligned delivery teams. | Fire safety, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 3 - Architecture 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversArchitectural design and consultancy services, including concept design, stakeholder engagement, planning support, and delivery in accordance with RIBA work stages. | Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 4a - Strategic Planning Services 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversProvision of strategic planning advice and statutory consenting support, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and input into Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. | Environmental services, Legal services, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 4b - Local Planning Services 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversTown and country planning services, including permitting, local authority engagement, and regionally focused planning advice and support. | Environmental services, Legal services, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 5 - Property Services 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversStrategic property advisory and specialist consultancy services, including valuation, reinstatement cost assessments, dilapidations, and rating services. | Architecture and engineering, Property and estates | — |
| Lot 6a - Environmental Advisory Services (Marine) 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversMarine ecology, biodiversity, and coastal/environmental advisory services. | Environmental services, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Lot 6b - Environment Advisory Services (Landside) 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030 What this lot coversEnvironmental assessment and advisory services, including Environmental Impact Assessments and sustainability support. | Environmental services, Architecture and engineering | — |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 060688-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 060944-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
25Awards
10Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Cleshar Contract Services Limited1 contract
- Shenzhen Cubenergy Co., Ltd.1 contract
- VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open architecture and engineering tenders- £50mframework ceiling
- £173kframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £40kestimated
- £9.17mestimated
From notice 060688-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 June 2026, last updated 29 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.