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Inspection and Testing Services

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 17:29

Tender

06 Nov 2024 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports (ABP) has initiated a procurement process for "Inspection and Testing Services" aimed at technical inspection and testing of plant and equipment across its twenty-one port estate in the UK. The tender, categorised under CPV code 71630000 for technical inspection and testing services, involves thorough examinations to comply with various statutory requirements such as LOLER, PUWER, EaWA, PSSR, and COSHH. The open procedure tender was announced on 6th November 2024, with the tender period ending on 6th December 2024. The contract value is £1,200,000 GBP, offering potential for renewal and extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical inspections, particularly those experienced in the UK port environment. Companies able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and accreditation in inspection protocols are best suited for this contract. Winning this tender could offer steady work over a four-year period with potential extensions, fostering growth and stable revenue for inspection service providers. Additionally, electronic ordering, invoicing, and payments indicate streamlined administrative processes conducive to efficient business operations.

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Notice Title

Inspection and Testing Services

Notice Description

Dear SupplierYou have been invited to tender for the provision of Inspection and Testing services. Tender documents have been made available and can be accessed with the stage tab ITT - Documents. From there you can review the documentation supplied and upload your response as indicated. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Associated British Ports (ABP) intends to put in place a contract for the Inspection of Plant and Equipment for the entire port estate of twenty-one Ports.In order to maintain compliance with statutory and in-house mandated inspection requirements, ABP requires a competent third-party inspection company to provide thorough examinations and inspections on a large variety of mechanical and electrical assets, and to report on their findings in a timely manner.The requirement for thorough examination/inspections of ABPs assets broadly falls under the below-noted regulatory requirements:* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)* Electricity at Work Act (EaWA)* Pressure Safety Systems Regulations (PSSR)* Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)The Inspection provider selected to undertake inspections per the requirements of the above-noted statutes shall be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience in undertaking such works in a UK port environment, and hold an appropriate accreditation, to demonstrate both competence in the equipment specific disciplines and impartiality.

Renewal: Potential one year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b45e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008614-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/04/2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Contact Name
Keeley Howson
Contact Email
procurement@abports.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2E 9ES
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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