Tender

Aberdeen South Harbour Border Force Facility

PORT OF ABERDEEN

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18 Dec 2025 at 10:15

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Aberdeen South Harbour Border Force Facility" is being managed by the Port of Aberdeen. It pertains to the construction work industry category, focusing on a new facility for Border Force UK at the Aberdeen South Harbour, including a single-storey office and a freight examination shed. The procurement follows an open procedure with key deadlines amended to extend the time limit for tender submissions to 30th January 2026 and the minimum time frame for maintaining the tender until 31st July 2026. The port is located in Aberdeen, UKM50 region, with a procurement stage currently in the tender update phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in building facilities and infrastructure projects. With a contract value of £1.5 million, it is ideal for contractors experienced in public sector projects and keen to expand their portfolio in government infrastructure. The open procurement method ensures various companies can participate, provided they meet the economic and technical selection criteria. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and superior technical solutions are well-positioned to consider this tender an avenue for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeen South Harbour Border Force Facility

Notice Description

The ITT is for the construction of a new facility for Border Force UK freight examination and staff accommodation at Aberdeen South Harbour. The works are to provide a single storey office facility and freight examination shed with associated external works and service connections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Request is for the construction of a new Border Force examination and inspection facility at Aberdeen South Harbour

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084190-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
PORT OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Hazel Matthew
Contact Email
h-matthew@portofaberdeen.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224597000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5SS
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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