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title: "Suspended quays Inspections"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
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# Suspended quays Inspections

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924b77f6-a1f6-45c1-b45f-a7382880b516

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## Summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a procurement process titled "Suspended quays Inspections" under the industry category of maritime safety inspection services. This procurement involves pre-tender engagement with consultants for future inspection bids of ABP's in-dock suspended quays located along the North Bank of the Humber Estuary. The process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 9th March 2025. The procurement is classified under CPV code 71631420, and the main procurement category is services. The lead contact for this tender is Richard Claridge from ABP, and the engagement process has already commenced since the notice was published on 9th December 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consulting firms specialising in maritime safety inspections. Companies with relevant expertise and experience in similar inspection services are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The recurrent nature of this procurement indicates ongoing opportunities for successful bidders. Participating in the engagement process prior to the open tender stage can provide valuable insights and increase the odds of being selected. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the maritime industry.

## Notice

ABP are seeking to undertake pre procurement engagement with the consultants who will be invited to bid for a future tender package to inspect ABP's in-dock suspended quays. The structures are situated within ABP's "North Bank" ports, located along in the North Bank of the Humber Estuary Additional information: Expression of interest to be received via Market Engagement process before single open stage tender Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98ca613-6628-45e9-b3a8-7d81641a2211 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2E 9ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 19:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98ca613-6628-45e9-b3a8-7d81641a2211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98ca613-6628-45e9-b3a8-7d81641a2211
  9th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abports.co.uk

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