ABP Lock Gates Framework

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s largest ports group with 21 ports across the UK, providing essential gateways for trade and enabling the green infrastructure essential for the UK’s energy transition. ABP directly employs over 2,000 individuals across the UK and handles approximately a quarter of the country’s seaborne trade.
ABP intends to procure a new Lock Gates Framework to support the design, supply, installation and commissioning of lock gates across its ports.
Lock gates are critical operational assets for ABP, underpinning the safe, reliable movement of vessels and the ongoing resilience of our infrastructure. Through this framework, ABP is seeking to establish a robust, long-term delivery model that enables both planned renewals and reactive interventions, while securing value for money and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Indicative Framework Scope
(Final scope to be informed by market engagement)
The Framework is expected to cover a comprehensive range of services associated with the delivery, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of lock gate assets across ABP’s UK port estate. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of replacement lock gates and caissons
• Design, manufacture and installation of replacement lock gate anchorages and structural interfaces
• Design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of lock gate and caisson operating equipment / machinery
• Design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of lock gate sluices and hydraulic systems
• Major refurbishment and overhaul works
• Life extension works to existing lock gate assets
• Inspection, assessment, maintenance and repair activities to support asset performance and reliability
• Associated temporary works, installation support and commissioning activities
Typical Asset Parameters
Indicative lock gate sizes across ABP’s estate are expected to be in the order of up to approximately 15m wide by 13m...