Grimsby Dock Tower Refurbishment

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  "id": "082067-2026",
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  "date": "2026-08-28T10:26:08+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-COH-ZC000195",
    "name": "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
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          "startDate": "2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00"
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            "description": "Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest"
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            "description": "Restoration work"
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    "title": "Grimsby Dock Tower Refurbishment",
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "Associated British Ports (ABP) is issuing this Preliminary Engagement Notice to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity relating to the conservation, refurbishment and restoration of the Grade I Listed Grimsby Dock Tower. \nThe purpose of this notice is to provide advance information to specialist heritage contractors with relevant experience in working on nationally significant listed structures and complex conservation projects. \nBackground \nThe Grimsby Dock Tower is a Grade I Listed structure, representing the highest level of protection afforded by The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (Historic England). The tower is a nationally significant heritage asset and an iconic landmark within the Port of Grimsby. \nThe proposed project seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake detailed design, conservation, refurbishment and restoration works to address the deterioration of a number of critical structural and historic elements of the tower. \nThe works include the replacement, refurbishment and conservation of original listed features, including water pipes, access structures, parapets, decking and the tower spire. Conservation works are also required to preserve the original spiral staircase and historic water supply infrastructure. \nThe condition of several key elements has deteriorated significantly and has reached a stage where they have either failed or have no remaining serviceable life. Failure to undertake the required works could result in further deterioration of the asset, potential enforcement action by Historic England and adverse local and national publicity. \nProcurement Strategy\nThe estimated contract value is below the applicable threshold for Works Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024.\nAs a result, ABP intends to undertake a closed, invitation-only tender process, inviting a select number of specialist heritage and conservation contractors with demonstrable experience of delivering works to Grade I and other highly protected historic structures.\nTender submissions will be evaluated using a combination of quality and price criteria. The quality assessment is expected to consider:\n•\tProject delivery methodology.\n•\tConstruction programme and sequencing.\n•\tHealth and Safety management approach.\n•\tExperience of heritage conservation and listed building works.\n•\tProposed project team and key personnel.\n•\tRisk management arrangements.\nPrice will be assessed using a transparent like-for-like comparison methodology.",
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      "utilities"
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "works"
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    {
      "id": "GB-COH-ZC000195",
      "name": "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS",
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKI32",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "WC2E 9ES",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "25 Bedford Street"
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            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Private utility"
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        "scheme": "GB-COH"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@abports.co.uk"
      }
    }
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  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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        "datePublished": "2026-08-28T10:26:08+01:00"
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        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-09-18T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "ABP is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the development of the Grimsby Dock Tower Refurbishment procurement strategy and delivery approach.\nInterested organisations are invited to register via the ABP In-Tend Supplier Portal and complete the Expressions of Interest Questionnaire. The questionnaire seeks feedback on market capability and interest, the proposed delivery approach, construction programme, project risks, market capacity, and opportunities to optimise project delivery. Suppliers will also be invited to share insights that may support the development of a safe, effective and value-driven procurement and delivery strategy.\nOrganisations with relevant capability and experience may register an interest in participating in follow-up one-to-one engagement sessions. Information obtained through this engagement exercise will be used to help shape the procurement strategy, tender requirements, and delivery approach for the project."
      }
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  "initiationType": "tender"
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