ABP Professional Services Framework

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Published: Jun 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 75.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the architecture and engineering sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi‑supplier Professional Services Framework to support a broad range of project, engineering, property, and specialist advisory requirements across its operations. The framework will enable the delivery of services in support of major capital projects, regional investment programmes, and property-related activities, providing access to a diverse and capable supply chain. The requirement includes, but is not limited to: Project and programme management services Design and engineering services Architectural services Planning and consent support Property and asset-related consultancy Specialist technical advisory services The framework will be structured into multiple Lots and Sub‑Lots, including both national and regional delivery models, to ensure appropriate alignment of supplier capability with project scale, complexity, and geographic requirements. Regional elements are intended to support local supplier participation and SME engagement, alongside larger national providers. The framework is expected to operate as an open framework arrangement, with the potential for periodic re‑opening to introduce additional suppliers and maintain competitive tension over its duration. Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out. Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out for regionally delivered projects, with emphasis on local presence, responsiveness, and knowledge of regional delivery requirements. Provision of multi‑disciplinary engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist advisory services for complex, high‑value, or nationally significant projects. Provision of engineering design and technical support services for regional and lower‑complexity projects, including access to local capability and geographically aligned delivery teams. Architectural design and consultancy services, including concept design, stakeholder engagement, planning support, and delivery in accordance with RIBA work stages.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060944-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS has issued 15 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £75,000,000 - £75,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 060944-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.