Minor Works Framework · UK public procurement notice

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) is to invite expressions of interest from suppliers to participate in the market consultation exercise.

The purpose of the market engagement is to inform potential suppliers of ABP’s upcoming Minor Works Framework opportunity, gather feedback on the proposed lotting structure and scope, and assess market capacity and capability across the Humber, Southampton, and South Wales regions and other ABP Ports. It also aims to encourage participation from a diverse supplier base, including SMEs. Insights and feedback gathered from the early engagement will inform the final procurement strategy.

We are particularly interested in the following scope of supply:

• Feedback on the proposed lotting structure by region and value band.
• Insights into supplier capacity and capability across Humber, Southampton, South Wales and East Anglia.
• Understanding any barriers to participation, especially for SMEs.
• Suggestions on how to optimise the scope, delivery model, or procurement approach to improve market engagement and value for money.

The market engagement exercise will be carried out in phases, each with a different focus. Overview of phases and anticipated timescales:

• Phase 1 - Expressions of interest and feedback via questionnaire.
• Phase 2 Strategy Testing - this phase will test and seek market feedback on the procurement strategy, proposed lotting, contract strategy and commercial approach.
• Phase 3 SME engagement - this is targeted engagement to receive feedback from SMEs and ensure the procurement event is accessible and right sized
• Phase 4 - Tender briefing – this phase will provide an overview of the procurement process prior to issuing the contract notice.

Following the market engagement exercise ABP will consider the outcomes. If a decision is to proceed a procurement strategy will be developed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, a compliant procedure will be undertaken to appoint suitably qualified suppliers to the Framework.

Additional Information:

• Please inform ABP of your interest to participate in the market engagement by registering on the ABP supplier portal which can be accessed using this link ABP Supplier Portal - Home, then navigate to the ‘tenders’ area, select ‘current’ and search for ‘Minor Works Framework’.
• Please ensure your organisation is registered to gain access to the briefing documents and questionnaires. In case of queries please email: [email protected]
• 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.
• Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond this early engagement notice. Nor shall a response to this Early Engagement Notice guarantee an invitation to participate in any future procurement process that ABP conduct.
• This Early engagement Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and in not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders.
• ABP are 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.
• In the event that ABP decides to proceed with any procurement it is assumed this will be carried out in accordance with the procurement regulations enforceable at that time.
• This Early Engagement Notice does not constitute any commitment by ABP to undertake any procurement exercise for this project.