Tender

Requirement for 2 No. Patrol Boats at the Port of Southampton

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 14:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking to appoint a qualified supplier for the design and construction of two patrol boats at the Port of Southampton. The procurement is classified under the industry category of marine patrol vessels and is part of a competitive flexible procurement procedure, consisting of a Condition of Participation selection stage, an Invitation to Tender, and a Best and Final Offer stage. As a selective procurement, the deadline for expressing interest is 16th September 2025, with the final award expected by 22nd December 2025. The procurement is aimed at goods, and the project will be conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKJ32.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine engineering, shipbuilding, and marine services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in constructing special purpose vessels, particularly those with experience in marine patrol boats, would find this contract particularly relevant to their growth. The involvement in a strategic project with a reputed buyer like ABP could lead to further business opportunities and strengthen the company's portfolio in the utilities sector. A nuanced understanding of quality and efficiency in production, aligned with ABP’s weighted evaluation criteria, will be crucial for success in this tender. The procurement process is conducive to those businesses that are able to navigate selective, multi-stage procurement methods effectively, thus potentially bolstering their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Requirement for 2 No. Patrol Boats at the Port of Southampton

Notice Description

Associated British Ports is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to Design & Build 2 No. Patrol Boats for the Port of Southampton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049587-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34520000 - Boats

34521000 - Specialised boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
Sara Fletcher
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
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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