ABP is holding a Humber 2025 Infrastructure Procurement Day in Hull on Thursday 27th February. to talk to potential suppliers about nine projects it plans for the next two years.
These range from warehouses to paving, electrification, quay strengthening and mechanical handling, with an overall spend of about £150 million.
One of the projects is around the first phase of developing the strategic land at Stallingborough, between the Ports of Grimsby and Immingham. The largest port operator in the UK completed the purchase of the freehold of the 227.5-acre site in December 2023 signalling a commitment to its new property strategy.
An outline planning application has been submitted across 96 acres of the site to be targeted towards the automotive sector. The planning application includes external storage and distribution of goods and products associated with port-related import-export activities; with up to 12,000 square metres floor space of associated buildings, landscaping (including land for biodiversity net gain), infrastructure, ground mounted solar PVs and other associated works.
The event will see the procurement and projects team give an overview of the 2025 and 2026 pipelines for Humber projects to support automotive and energy transition customers as well as Freeport investment, and ABP operations and minor works across its ports.
Sanyalax Morrison, Group Head of Procurement said: “We are excited to announce our upcoming Infrastructure Procurement Day in the Humber, showcasing the range of interesting civil, construction, marine and framework opportunities coming to tender. The day is designed to share ABP’s pipeline with the Market, ensuring visibility, transparency and supporting our supply chain in understanding our programme of work as well as building long term partnership with our supply chain.
“By increasing competition and setting projects up for success, we aim to foster a dynamic and thriving market environment. This will help pave the way for innovative and successful construction projects.”
Aimed at companies who need to be aware of upcoming infrastructure projects, the day will be split into a morning and afternoon session. Each session will begin with an overview of the 2025 infrastructure pipeline and follow with an opportunity to talk to members of the ABP in one to one discussions. ABP are keen to hold two way conversations with suppliers covering market expectations, project success including progamme value, sustainability and social value.
