Peel Ports is launching a substantial £750M construction initiative to optimise operations across its UK ports.
- This initiative involves creating General and Marine Construction frameworks nationally and locally.
- The goal is to enhance collaboration and engagement with the supply chain, boosting efficiency.
- Contracts will span up to eight years, covering drainage, roadworks, marine construction, and more.
- Peel Ports seeks experienced contractors for regional and national projects, promising ambitious infrastructure developments.
Peel Ports, an eminent UK-wide port operator, has announced its intention to appoint contractors for an extensive £750 million construction project. This initiative is designed to enhance operational efficiencies across its ports located in Liverpool, Heysham, the Manchester Ship Canal, London Medway, Glasgow, Strathclyde, and Great Yarmouth. The framework extends to their Dublin container terminal, further highlighting its expansive reach.
Aiming to foster better collaboration and early engagement with the supply chain, this strategic move is set to optimise design and construction practices. Peel Ports has expressed its desire to involve “suitably qualified and experienced organisations” capable of delivering design and construction services for both marine and general engineering projects.
The frameworks are divided regionally, with the General Construction works focusing on site-specific tasks. For instance, in the North West, centred at the Port of Liverpool, the allocated budget is £235 million, earmarked for four contractors. Conversely, in the South East, focus shifts to the Port of Sheerness, with £15 million allocated for two contractors. Scotland’s efforts concentrate around Glasgow and Strathclyde, with £80 million dedicated to three contractors, whereas Dublin has set aside €5 million (£4.3M) for its ports.
The Marine Construction works, similarly divided, will encompass enabling works, demolition, major piling, and related undertakings. The North West sees an investment of £73 million with two contractors while the South East, again Port of Sheerness, has a smaller purse of £5 million for two contractors. Scotland aims to utilise £37 million across its maritime infrastructure.
Notably, the National Major Works framework merges all the tasks outlined above for a £300 million project, strategically limited to two contractors. This comprehensive effort underscores Peel Ports’ commitment to fortifying its maritime and logistical networks.
Peel Ports’ extensive framework initiative promises to significantly enhance the efficiency and capabilities of its port operations across the UK.
