Tender

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

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 13:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 11:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 16:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports (ABP) is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of a battery necessary for the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Port of Southampton. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24th November 2025. The category of this procurement falls under goods, specifically focusing on electricity supply installations and battery packs. This open procedure targets companies capable of delivering technology components such as cells, enclosures, inverters, PCS, and BMS without civil, electrical, or site integration works. The project, classified under utilities, anticipates contract awards by 19th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms operating within the energy, electrical distribution, and battery manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative energy solutions and distribution apparatus. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in supplying high-quality battery technology with a focus on energy and related services will find this tender a favourable match. ABP's assessment criteria allocate a 60% weighting to qualitative factors and 40% to commercial ones, encouraging companies to showcase both innovation and cost-effectiveness in their proposals. The project's strategic focus on energy storage also presents long-term collaboration possibilities within the UK's growing green energy infrastructure.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065228-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Contact Name
Adrian Cunningham
Contact Email
adrian.cunningham@abports.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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