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title: "ABP Onshore Wind - Feasibility and Development Framework"
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# ABP Onshore Wind - Feasibility and Development Framework

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029dde

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Associated British Ports (ABP) for the project titled "ABP Onshore Wind - Feasibility and Development Framework". This initiative falls under the engineering design services category within the renewable energy industry and is located across various ports in the UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including a pre-qualification release to the market in April 2021, followed by an invitation to negotiate issued in June 2021, and an expected contract commencement in September 2021. The estimated value of this framework is between £3 million and £5 million, designed to support a significant increase in renewable energy capacity through multiple projects over the next five years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancies and specialist renewable energy developers, particularly those with experience in onshore wind project development. Businesses that excel in engineering design, project estimation, and knowledge of construction and operational stages will be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Successful organisations will engage as Developer Partners, leading feasibility and development activities while aiming to have projects construction-ready. Interested parties must express their interest by 26 April 2021 to be considered for this framework, which allows for direct awards or mini competitions for service provision.

## Notice

ABP currently has 26 MW of operational onshore wind and solar generation as of Q1 2021, with installations in 17 of its 21 UK ports. By Q3 2021 the installed capacity is expected to be approximately 29 MW given construction projects already contracted. ABP's objective is to significantly increase its renewable asset base over the next five years above this initial 29MW.The additional wind projects to be developed under the Framework Contract will be behind-the-meter schemes at ABP's sites. ABP plans to fully own the projects from the outset. From 2021-2026 ABP anticipates somewhere in the region of up to 60MW of additional onshore wind to be developed across several of the ports.In order to achieve this ABP wish to contract with organisations experienced in leading onshore wind projects in order to assist with development of the projects as Developer Partners. The Developer Partner will lead the development activity and will essentially be working for a fee; they will not hold any equity stakes in the projects or assets. This framework will only cover the Feasibility and Development stage of the project through to being construction ready; it will not cover the construction nor operational stages. However, the successful organisations will have strong experience and knowledge of the construction and operational stages so that the project design they undertake for ABP does not expose ABP to unnecessary cost or risk.ABP expects to run a tender programme for onshore wind construction and operation at a later date once the number and type of turbines that are to be submitted for planning is clear.To support ABP's strategic pipeline of wind projects they intend to procure a 3 year Professional Services framework with an option to extend by a maximum of 2 years (+1 +1) to support the Feasibility and Development stages of these pipeline Projects nationally across the ABP Group locations. The estimated value of the framework over its full duration is in the region of PS3-5m The 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 - priced contract with Activity Schedule, Option C - target contract with Activity Schedule and Option E - cost reimbursable contract. The 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 - April 2021(2) Issue Invitation to Negotiation to short listed Organisations - June 2021(3) Award decision & Standstill period - end of August 2021(4) Contract Commencement - September 2021.Consultancies and specialist renewable developers are invited to provide an Expression of Interest (EOI) in this framework by emailing phil.goundry@abports.co.uk by no later than 26 April 2021. Organisations must advise in their EOI who the key point of contact from their organisation will be. 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 marketIn order to proceed to the PQQ Stage of the project Organisations are advised that they must be registered on ABP's Supplier Portal which can be done via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/RegistrationFor any assistance in registering please contact: In Tend Support Team: support@in-tend.com ABP Support Team: +44(0) 845 557 8079 / +44(0) 114 407 0065

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ABP currently has 26 MW of operational onshore wind and solar generation as of Q1 2021, with installations in 17 of its 21 UK ports. By Q3 2021 the installed capacity is expected to be approximately 29 MW given construction projects already contracted. ABP's objective is to significantly increase its renewable asset base over the next five years above this initial 29MW.The additional wind projects to be developed under the Framework Contract will be behind-the-meter schemes at ABP's sites. ABP plans to fully own the projects from the outset. From 2021-2026 ABP anticipates somewhere in the region of up to 60MW of additional onshore wind to be developed across several of the ports.In order to achieve this ABP wish to contract with organisations experienced in leading onshore wind projects in order to assist with development of the projects as Developer Partners. The Developer Partner will lead the development activity and will essentially be working for a fee; they will not hold any equity stakes in the projects or assets. This framework will only cover the Feasibility and Development stage of the project through to being construction ready; it will not cover the construction nor operational stages. However, the successful organisations will have strong experience and knowledge of the construction and operational stages so that the project design they undertake for ABP does not expose ABP to unnecessary cost or risk.ABP expects to run a tender programme for onshore wind construction and operation at a later date once the number and type of turbines that are to be submitted for planning is clear.To support ABP's strategic pipeline of wind projects they intend to procure a 3 year Professional Services framework with an option to extend by a maximum of 2 years (+1 +1) to support the Feasibility and Development stages of these pipeline Projects nationally across the ABP Group locations. The estimated value of the framework over its full duration is in the region of PS3-5m The 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 - priced contract with Activity Schedule, Option C - target contract with Activity Schedule and Option E - cost reimbursable contract. The 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 - April 2021(2) Issue Invitation to Negotiation to short listed Organisations - June 2021(3) Award decision & Standstill period - end of August 2021(4) Contract Commencement - September 2021.Consultancies and specialist renewable developers are invited to provide an Expression of Interest (EOI) in this framework by emailing phil.goundry@abports.co.uk by no later than 26 April 2021. Organisations must advise in their EOI who the key point of contact from their organisation will be. 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 marketIn order to proceed to the PQQ Stage of the project Organisations are advised that they must be registered on ABP's Supplier Portal which can be done via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/RegistrationFor any assistance in registering please contact: In Tend Support Team: support@in-tend.com ABP Support Team: +44(0) 845 557 8079 / +44(0) 114 407 0065

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005741-2021 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 12:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005741-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/RegistrationFor
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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