{"id":879260,"date":"2025-12-20T23:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/abp-seeks-early-contractor-engagement-on-500m-solent-gateway-2\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T23:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:18:41","slug":"abp-seeks-early-contractor-engagement-on-500m-solent-gateway-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/abp-seeks-early-contractor-engagement-on-500m-solent-gateway-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ABP seeks early contractor engagement on \u00a3500m Solent Gateway 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"217\">Associated British Ports (ABP) is planning to line up an early contractor involvement and works partner for its planned \u00a3500m Solent Gateway 2 project in Marchwood, near Southampton.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"458\">The UK\u2019s largest ports group plans to use a competitive flexible procedure to appoint a single contractor to assist with design development, consenting, and statutory processes, with the option to later deliver the main construction phase.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"407\">Solent Gateway 2 aims to enhance commercial and defence maritime capacity through new berths, logistics buildings, hardstanding, and upgraded road and rail links.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"659\" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node>The scheme supports ABP\u2019s net zero goals and may include land reclamation, dredging, and renewable energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"659\" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node>ABP will operate the site jointly with the Ministry of Defence. The scheme \u2013 classed as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project \u2013 remains at an early planning stage, and no commitment has been made to proceed with construction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"659\" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node>However, the eventual construction contract could ultimately run for nearly five years, from October 2026 to August 2031, for a value of \u00a3350m to \u00a3500m.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"839\">Three bidders are expected to be shortlisted by April 2026 and invited to participate in a paid innovation competition phase running through to September 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1091\">The selected contractor would then enter a pre-construction agreement under an NEC Professional Services Contract, with potential to be awarded the main build contract under NEC Engineering and Construction Contract terms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1344\">Procurement will be conducted through ABP\u2019s In-Tend portal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1344\">Requests to participate must be submitted by 28 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1450\" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node>The development consent order is expected to be secured in 2028.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contracts\/abp-seeks-early-contractor-engagement-on-500m-solent-gateway-2-19-12-2025\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Ben Vogel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Associated British Ports (ABP) is planning to line up an early contractor involvement and works partner for its planned \u00a3500m Solent Gateway 2 project in Marchwood, near Southampton. 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