---
title: "South Wales Towage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# South Wales Towage Services

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8fc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Associated British Ports invites suppliers to tender for the provision of South Wales Towage Services. This open procedure falls under the services category and is part of the special regime for utilities. The main industry category involves towing and pushing services of ships, pertinent to the South Wales region in the UK. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 21st August 2026, and the award decision anticipated by 28th September 2026. The service contract is valued at £12,000,000 gross, with an initial contract period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, and a possible extension of up to 24 months. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically in English through the specified web portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the maritime and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in ship towing and maritime operations. Companies with experience in providing technical and commercial services in the utility sector may find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Given the emphasis on both technical capability and cost competitiveness in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision while maintaining competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The potential contract extension also offers long-term business growth prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

Dear Supplier You have been invited to tender for the provision of South Wales Towage Services. Tender documents have been made available and can be accessed with the stage tab "ITT - Documents". From there you can review the documentation supplied and upload your response as indicated. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible 24 month extension option in 12 month increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065365-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63727000 - Towing and pushing services of ships
- 63727100 - Towing services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 16:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065365-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065365-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://abports.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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