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We’re having the builders in, says Peel Ports

[ April 5, 2024   //   ]

Peel Ports Group is inviting contractors to submit bids for a major long-term programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth a total of £750 million.

The projects are across the group’s entire portfolio of UK and Ireland ports, Liverpool, Heysham, Manchester Ship Canal, London Medway, Clydeport, Great Yarmouth, and Dublin.

The port operator is seeking to appoint contractors to two frameworks for a period of up to eight years.

The first framework covers general construction works including drainage; construction and maintenance of roads and car parks; earthworks and ground remediation; foundations and piling; the construction, maintenance and refurbishment of new and existing warehouses; paving, surfacing and concrete works; rail construction; bridge construction and refurbishment; and demolition.

The second framework covers specialist marine construction works including piling; asset renewal and refurbishment; berthing furniture and bollards; quay walls; Lock and Sluice gate maintenance and replacement; and ro ro.

The procurement process is expected to take place throughout 2024, with contracts expected to be awarded towards the end of that year.

The full notice is available to view here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010376-2024

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