--- title: "ABP Group Professional Services Framework GRP-FRA-21.008" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e45.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS" published: "2021-01-28" --- # ABP Group Professional Services Framework GRP-FRA-21.008 Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e45.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Associated British Ports (ABP) is for the "ABP Group Professional Services Framework" under the tender ID GRP-FRA-21.008, focusing on project management consultancy services. This framework, valued at approximately £15 million, aims to support a strategic pipeline of infrastructure projects across ABP's 21 ports in the UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including the pre-qualification release set for March 2021, followed by the invitation to negotiate in May 2021 and an award decision by the end of June 2021. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 4th March 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project support, engineering, and advisory services. Businesses with expertise in project management, architectural and engineering design, as well as risk management and planning services will find this framework particularly suited to their capabilities. Companies that can effectively navigate the described contracting mechanisms, including fixed and target price contracts, will be well-positioned to engage with ABP’s strategic initiatives and potentially enhance their revenue streams through successful participation in this procurement process. ## Notice Associated British Ports (ABP) is constituted under the Transport Act 1981 (Reference ZC000195) and its Principal Office is located at 2nd Floor, 25 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ES and is the UK's leading ports operator. As the main operating company within the overall ABP group of companies. ABP is the UK's leading port operator with a network of 21 ports across Britain. ABP handles around one-quarter of the nation's seaborne trade, contributing PS7.5 billion to the economy every year and supporting 119,000 jobs. ABP also operates one of the UK's busiest rail terminals at Hams Hall in the Midlands. ABP currently spends circa PS235 million per annum on goods, services and works in the supply chain to support its trading activities. To support ABP's strategic pipeline of infrastructure projects they intend to procure a [4] year Professional Services framework with an option to extend by a maximum of 2 years (+1 +1) to support the Development and Delivery of Projects nationally across its 21 Ports and other ABP Group locations. The estimated value of the framework over its full duration is in the region of PS15m +. The structure of the Professional Services Framework is still being finalised but as a minimum it will be split into three main lots, which may contain sublots covering national and regional delivery requirements. Lot 1 for Project Support Services including but not limited to Project Management, Programme Management, Project Controls, Cost and Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Procurement and Estimating.Lot 2 for Design and Engineering Services including but not limited to RIBA Compliant Design Services, Design Guardianship, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Traffic Management, Architecture, CAD Support and others.Lot 3 for Specialist Support and Advisory Services (Subject Matter Experts (SME's) such as Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Planning and others.The Professional Services framework will be engaged through a bespoke NEC4 Framework Contract incorporating bespoke NEC4 Professional Services Contracts (PSC) which will be used to call off services required. Call off contract options will be modified versions of:Option A - fixed price with Activity Schedule, Option C - target price with Activity Schedule and Option E - cost reimbursable contract. The Professional Services framework will operate under a number of different mechanisms including pre-agreed schedule of rates and terms and conditions allowing project awards quickly and effectively, either as direct awards or mini competitions. This framework will be procured in accordance with the following timeframe: (1) Pre-Qualification release to market - March 2021(2) Issue Invitation to Negotiation to short listed Consultants - May 2021(3) Award decision & Standstill period - end of June 2021(4) Contract Commencement - July 2021.Consultancies and SME's are invited to provide an Expression of Interest in this framework by emailing phil.goundry@abports.co.uk by no later than the 4th March 2021. The Consultants must advise in their EOI who the key point of contact from their organisation will be and which of the ABP Port Locations they are interested in tendering for if they are not expressing interest on a national basis. ABP Port locations can be found at https://www.abports.co.uk/ Key points of contact will be kept updated on the status of this procurement event and will be advised when the Pre-Qualification has been released to market. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Project Support Services Including but not limited to Project Management, Programme Management, Project Controls, Cost and Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Procurement and Estimating. Lot 2 for Design and Engineering Services Including but not limited to RIBA Compliant Design Services, Design Guardianship, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Traffic Management, Architecture, CAD Support and others. Lot 3 for Specialist Support and Advisory Services (Subject Matter Experts (SME's) Subject Matter Experts (SME's) such as Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Planning and others ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001775-2021 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU9 5PQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | Drypool | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works - 71322300 - Bridge-design services - 71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations - 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services - 71325000 - Foundation-design services - 71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services - 72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72242000 - Design-modelling services - 79311100 - Survey design services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2021 at 17:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001775-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.abports.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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