---
title: "Requirement for 2 No. Patrol Boats at the Port of Southampton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589fb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Requirement for 2 No. Patrol Boats at the Port of Southampton

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589fb

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## Summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking to appoint a qualified supplier for the design and construction of two patrol boats at the Port of Southampton. The procurement is classified under the industry category of marine patrol vessels and is part of a competitive flexible procurement procedure, consisting of a Condition of Participation selection stage, an Invitation to Tender, and a Best and Final Offer stage. As a selective procurement, the deadline for expressing interest is 16th September 2025, with the final award expected by 22nd December 2025. The procurement is aimed at goods, and the project will be conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKJ32.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine engineering, shipbuilding, and marine services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in constructing special purpose vessels, particularly those with experience in marine patrol boats, would find this contract particularly relevant to their growth. The involvement in a strategic project with a reputed buyer like ABP could lead to further business opportunities and strengthen the company's portfolio in the utilities sector. A nuanced understanding of quality and efficiency in production, aligned with ABP’s weighted evaluation criteria, will be crucial for success in this tender. The procurement process is conducive to those businesses that are able to navigate selective, multi-stage procurement methods effectively, thus potentially bolstering their market presence.

## Notice

Associated British Ports is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to Design & Build 2 No. Patrol Boats for the Port of Southampton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049587-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049587-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049587-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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