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title: "Solent Gateway 2 - ECI and Works Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a399"
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# Solent Gateway 2 - ECI and Works Contractor

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a399

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## Summary

The latest planned procurement activity for the Solent Gateway 2 project involves a review of strategies by Associated British Ports (ABP), following the accelerating demand at the Port of Southampton. ABP, a private utility company headquartered in London, is aiming to fulfil this demand through the development of an ECI and Works Contractor position, marking a significant venture within the UK construction and civil engineering industry. Although currently in the planning stage, further updates on this selective procurement are anticipated, with key deadlines including the deadline for expression of interest on 1st October 2026 and a proposed award conclusion by 1st December 2026. The project seeks to bolster ABP's capacity as the region's pivotal trade gateway.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction and engineering sectors to engage in a high-profile project with an estimated construction value of up to £500 million. Ideal candidates would be entities experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, as the competitive flexible procedure requires submissions demonstrating comprehensive capability and value addition. In particular, ABP is looking to engage businesses that are innovative and adept at responding to emerging demands and regulatory requirements. Participation in the project can enhance business portfolios, increase sector exposure, and provide a foothold into further opportunities with ABP and within the UK's thriving ports and maritime industry.

## Notice

Procurement of an ECI and Works Contractor for the Solent Gateway 2 project

### Planning Information

Solent Gateway 2 – Preliminary Market Engagement
• Overview of ABP •
Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s largest ports group providing essential gateways for trade and enabling the green infrastructure essential for the UK’s energy transition. 
Ideally located on the south coast close to major shipping lanes linking the UK to European and global markets, Southampton is Britain’s Gateway to the World. The port is the UK’s number one hub for deep sea trade and a critical link in supply chains serving businesses and manufacturers throughout the nation. 
• Broad Insight into the Project •
Following sustained work over many years to make the most of our current space and infrastructure, the existing port is now nearing capacity. We are setting out our emerging proposals for a considered expansion – one that we believe brings real benefits to our local communities, the environment and the wider nation.
Solent Gateway is already an important part of the wider Port of Southampton – playing a key role in supporting jobs, trade and industry, both locally and across the UK.
Our emerging proposals for Solent Gateway 2 would enable ABP to meet future demand and improve resilience through the delivery of a world-leading, sustainable automotive terminal, new marine facilities and improved road access to the existing Solent Gateway. They would also deliver environmental enhancements and a major new country park - improving the landscape and environment at the same time as we improve our port infrastructure.
• The Supplier Engagement Process •
Alongside ongoing public consultation, ABP wishes to consult with the marketplace about the emerging proposals. Regulated under the Procurement Regulations 2024, this notice is a voluntary process to provide early information about how ABP will be engaging with suppliers and therefore does not constitute commencement of any formal procurement process. Consultation with the market at this early stage will – alongside consultation feedback, ongoing studies, assessments and surveys - inform ABP about the best possible ways to progress the design of the project. It will also help ABP identify how to achieve best value, including the consideration of social and economic benefits for the community.
Information about the public consultation can be found here: https://solentgateway2.co.uk/
ABP expects to engage further with the supply chain as the emerging proposals progress, with the potential for both one-to-one sessions and broader supplier engagement events. In the first instance if you wish to register your interest in the project, be notified directly about further consultation, and share your initial views on the material provided as part of the current non-statutory consultation, please complete the following MS Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/10Mab2eSQC 
Any further information and communications will be issued to the supply chain via the ABP supplier portal. It is essential to register and express an interest to receive updates. Please ensure your organisation is registered at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/ and https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/, and in case of queries please email: procurement@abports.co.uk. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this early engagement notice, nor shall a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement notice guarantee an invitation to participate in any future procurement process that ABP conducts. This Early engagement Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders. ABP is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to the Early Engagement Notice or any party who may participated in any future procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035822-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035822-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 18:02 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084644-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060314-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035822-2026
  20th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084644-2025
  18th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060314-2025
  26th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://solentgateway2.co.uk/

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/10Mab2eSQC
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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