How to win: UKD Orca Dry Dock Requirement 2026

A services contract from ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Closing date

10 July 2026

About this contract

ABP require a one off contract to conduct the biennial dry dock of UK Dredgings UKD Orca dredger, with dry dock to commence early September 2026, to coincide with the vessel’s MCA statutory certification.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓Start early: it closes 10 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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