Framework for Major Project Legal Services

What the buyer is asking for

ABP is establishing a panel of law firms who it may appoint to provide planning and consenting advice, as well as other legal advice and strategy, for complex, large-scale, multi-year projects in respect of its nationally significant infrastructure. The framework will run for 5 years. The framework will be a national framework across ABP’s portfolio of property across the UK. The successful applicants will be required to evidence their ability to deliver the services as set out in the scope. The framework value is estimated at £10,000,000 this is not committal spend or guarantee of services.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 70%qualityTechnical
• 30%priceCommercial

Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published4 days ago

   17 Sept 2026, 13:15 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 17 days

   8 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
3. Award decision expected byin 38 days

   29 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice17 Sept 2026, 13:15 BST088198-2026

Documents

• Interested suppliers must register on the In‑Tend e‑sourcing portal to express an interest in this opportunity. Access to all procurement documentation will be provided via the portal, and all tender submissions must be completed and submitted electronically through the In‑Tend system in accordance with the instructions provided.
• Tender notice on Find a Tender