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Grimsby Dock Tower Restoration

Associated British Ports

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Oct 2026 at 14:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Aug 2026 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports (ABP) is procuring repair, conservation and refurbishment works to Grimsby Dock Tower, a Grade I listed maritime landmark at the Port of Grimsby. The work is intended to preserve the Tower’s historic fabric, remedy identified structural and building defects, and protect the building for the future. The scope includes restoration and building work, including masonry. Delivery is at the Port of Grimsby in England. The project must be carried out safely within a live port environment, so it combines heritage conservation with the practical demands of working at an operational port.

The process has reached tender: ABP invited suppliers to participate through a competitive flexible procedure, with an initial conditions-of-participation stage followed by an invitation to tender. It is divided into one lot. Expressions of interest were due by 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 1 April 2027 to 24 April 2028, with the award decision scheduled by 15 March 2027. The stated evaluation basis is a technical assessment of conditions-of-participation questions, weighted at 100%. The tender records a gross value of £0; the lot records a gross value of AED 0. Suppliers can submit electronically in English through ABP’s In-Tend portal.

This opportunity is suited to contractors with proven experience repairing and conserving complex heritage buildings, particularly listed structures. Relevant capability includes building restoration, addressing structural and building defects, and conservation methods that protect historic fabric; masonry and brickwork expertise may also be relevant to the work. Suppliers need to demonstrate that they can plan and deliver construction safely within a live port environment, where work must be coordinated with ongoing port operations. The procurement’s first stage assesses conditions of participation through technical questions, so bidders should be prepared to evidence their technical capability and relevant experience before progressing to the tender stage. The project calls for a specialist heritage-construction team able to deliver a substantial restoration programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grimsby Dock Tower Restoration

Notice Description

The Grimsby Dock Tower is a Grade I listed landmark within the Port of Grimsby and one of the UK's most significant maritime heritage structures. Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake repair, conservation and refurbishment works to preserve the Tower's historic fabric, address identified structural and building defects, and safeguard the asset for future generations. The project will require extensive experience of working on complex heritage buildings, including listed structures, while operating safely within a live port environment.

Planning Information

ABP is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the development of the Grimsby Dock Tower Refurbishment procurement strategy and delivery approach. Interested organisations are invited to register via the ABP In-Tend Supplier Portal and complete the Expressions of Interest Questionnaire. The questionnaire seeks feedback on market capability and interest, the proposed delivery approach, construction programme, project risks, market capacity, and opportunities to optimise project delivery. Suppliers will also be invited to share insights that may support the development of a safe, effective and value-driven procurement and delivery strategy. Organisations with relevant capability and experience may register an interest in participating in follow-up one-to-one engagement sessions. Information obtained through this engagement exercise will be used to help shape the procurement strategy, tender requirements, and delivery approach for the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092882-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work

45262522 - Masonry work

45400000 - Building completion work

45454100 - Restoration work

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2028 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2E 9ES
Postcode Area
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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