Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc7-e75b-7192-8f24-9a520fc788b9/abp-civils-framework closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # ABP Civils Framework [Associated British Ports](https://tendernation.io/buyers/associated-british-ports) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Nov 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 13 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ABP is looking to appoint suitably qualified contractors to our new Civils Framework. The ABP Civils Framework is designed to provide access to pre-qualified civil engineering contractors across the Humber, Southampton, South Wales and East Anglia. Its scope encompasses a wide range of low to mid value construction and maintenance works, structured to support both operational efficiency and Small to Medium size Enterprise (SME) participation. This Framework was shaped through extensive Applicant engagement, including Q&A sessions, face-to-face meetings, and questionnaires to refine the Lotting structure and address barriers to participation. ## CPV classification Construction work Site preparation work Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Resurfacing works Building installation work Building completion work Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05e2a2-2025-11-17T15:17:08Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05e2a2-2025-11-17T15:17:08Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Associated British Ports: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/associated-british-ports) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD · Cyngor Gwynedd · 53 days left · 10 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0f49-7002-8294-fee17b4b2429/gwelliannau-i-improvement-works-to-the-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-yst) [Internal refurbishment of office building, College of Policing Ryton · College of Policing Limited · 19 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3264-70ac-b47e-53d4d47c39bd/internal-refurbishment-of-office-building-college-of-policing-ryton) [NDC0130-26 - Installation of Replacement LED Lighting - Greenlanes · North Devon District Council · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3605-73e4-a82d-39df6bb2e4f2/ndc0130-26-installation-of-replacement-led-lighting-greenlanes) [CA18576 - Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity · New College Swindon · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1458c-9ef1-72d0-83ac-b95edf2163c7/ca18576-electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity) [Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity · New College Swindon · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3744-7068-975c-bbafa5217467/electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity) [Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027 · West Sussex County Council · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c38a-70c2-b40d-bef4d791169f/rooftop-solar-pv-om-framework-2027)