Award

SUPPLY OF A BATTERY FOR A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AT THE PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 16:27

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 13:34

Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 11:57

Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports (ABP), located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of a battery for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Port of Southampton. The procurement was conducted through the open procedure method and falls under the utilities industry category. The award for this contract, worth £2,520,000, was announced on 22 April 2026, with Shenzhen Cubenergy Co., Ltd. selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 June 2026 and will conclude on 1 June 2027. The technology supply in this contract includes cells, enclosures, inverters, PCS, and BMS, focusing solely on goods without encompassing civil or electrical works, site integration, or trading arrangements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in electricity supply installations and energy-related services. Companies invested in developing innovative battery packs and electricity distribution and control apparatus may find this project aligns with their capabilities. Large-scale suppliers such as Shenzhen Cubenergy Co., Ltd. demonstrate the competitive landscape, suggesting that businesses with substantial resources in technology production and distribution could be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. This contract serves as a critical growth opportunity for enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions at major ports across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF A BATTERY FOR A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AT THE PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON

Notice Description

ABP plans to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Port of Southampton. This tender is to secure a supplier for the battery to support this project - this tender is for the technology supply only (cells, enclosures, inverters, PCS, BMS), and does not include civil, balance of plant, electrical works, site integration or trading arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036835-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31422000 - Battery packs

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2E 9ES
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHENZHEN CUBENERGY

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