Tender

UKD Marlin Dry Dock Services 2025

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 14:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports, a private utility provider based in London, is initiating an open tender for "UKD Marlin Dry Dock Services 2025," a project within the services industry category focusing on dredgers and dry-docking services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of tender submissions on 1st August 2025, and the contract award expected by 15th August 2025. The procurement is above the threshold, and submissions must be made electronically via the specified website link. This tender offers a contract period from 1st September to 31st October 2025, with a gross value estimation of £1,200,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms experienced in marine and industrial services, particularly those with expertise in dredging or dry-docking operations. The procurement method adopted is open procedure, ensuring competitive participation for interested suppliers. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision alongside competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed, given the equal weighting of 50% applied to each. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for firms looking to expand their operations in the United Kingdom, with reliable financial terms promising payment within 30 days from the date of invoice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKD Marlin Dry Dock Services 2025

Notice Description

Dear Supplier You have been invited to tender for the provision of UKD Marlin Dry Dock Services 2025. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036514-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34513250 - Dredgers

50246100 - Dry-docking 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
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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