ABP Professional Services Framework

A Prior Information Notice
by ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£-£75M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
29 Jun 2026
Delivery
03 May 2027 to 02 May 2030
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

North East England:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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

Lot Division

1 Lot 1a - Project Support Services (National)

Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out.
2 Lot 1b - Project Support Services (Regional)

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

Provision of multi‑disciplinary engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist advisory services for complex, high‑value, or nationally significant projects.
4 Lot 2b - Design & Engineering (Regional)

Provision of engineering design and technical support services for regional and lower‑complexity projects, including access to local capability and geographically aligned delivery teams.
5 Architecture

Architectural design and consultancy services, including concept design, stakeholder engagement, planning support, and delivery in accordance with RIBA work stages.
6 Lot 4a - Strategic Planning Services

Provision of strategic planning advice and statutory consenting support, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and input into Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.
7 Lot 4b - Local Planning Services

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

Strategic property advisory and specialist consultancy services, including valuation, reinstatement cost assessments, dilapidations, and rating services.
9 Lot 6a - Environmental Advisory Services (Marine)

Marine ecology, biodiversity, and coastal/environmental advisory services.
10 Lot 6b - Environment Advisory Services (Landside)

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

Renewal Options

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.

CPV Codes

  • 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services
  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
  • 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
  • 71540000 - Construction management services
  • 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 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
  • 71325000 - Foundation-design services
  • 71200000 - Architectural and related services
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
  • 71410000 - Urban planning services
  • 90712000 - Environmental planning
  • 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
  • 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
  • 71354500 - Marine survey services
  • 90700000 - Environmental services
  • 90720000 - Environmental protection
  • 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
  • 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
  • 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-06bef3
  • FTS 060688-2026

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