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Appointment of Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power (ZEVI) Lead Partner

Belfast Harbour

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 11:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 11:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 15:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 15:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast Harbour is procuring a lead partner to lead and coordinate an application to the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power scheme for a shore power infrastructure project at Belfast Harbour. The requirement covers electricity supply installations, electrical machinery and equipment, and the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment. It is a services contract in the utilities sector, with delivery in Northern Ireland. The appointed partner is expected to coordinate the scheme application and support the shore power project, rather than simply supply individual electrical products. The procurement is relevant to organisations combining expertise in zero-emission maritime infrastructure, shore power, electrical systems and project or funding-application leadership.

The procurement is complete and Belfast Harbour has selected NATPOWER MARINE UK LIMITED, subject to the award process completing, for the single lot. The award date is 30 July 2026 and the awarded value is £12,000,000 excluding VAT (£14,400,000 including VAT). The contract is scheduled to run from 20 August 2026 to 1 October 2041, with a possible extension to 1 October 2051; one extension may be used for economic or technical reasons, interoperability, value for money, or commercial or regulatory reasons. The procedure was an accelerated competitive flexible procedure using an open process. Evaluation weighted quality, technical and programme assessment at 75% and the price-value proposal at 25%. One valid bid was received, from the successful supplier.

This award indicates substantial, long-term demand from Belfast Harbour for integrated shore power and zero-emission maritime infrastructure capability. A credible future competitor would need to combine electrical engineering and installation expertise with knowledge of port infrastructure, vessel electrification and the practical integration of new equipment with existing harbour systems. The requirement also favours organisations able to lead a complex public funding application, coordinate technical and commercial contributors, and develop a deliverable programme rather than provide equipment in isolation. Experience of electricity supply installations, electrical and mechanical equipment, interoperability and regulatory requirements would strengthen a supplier’s position. The successful bidder was an SME, showing that this type of strategic lead-partner role can be undertaken by a focused specialist business with suitable technical, programme and coordination capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power (ZEVI) Lead Partner

Notice Description

BHC is seeking to appoint a ZEVI Lead Partner to lead and co-ordinate an application to the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power (ZEVI 2 Scheme) for a shore power infrastructure project at Belfast Harbour. Further information is available in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension can be utilised for economic or technical reasons to avoid any excessive inconvenience to Belfast Harbour, or to ensure interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services, or installations. Belfast Harbour may choose to exercise the extension option to secure value-for-money or for any other commercial or regulatory reason. No multiple extensions are possible.

Planning Information

BHC would like suppliers to express their interest in pre-market engagement before 3.00pm on 22 December 2025 by sending a confirmation message to ppa.procurement@belfast-harbour.co.uk The pre-market engagement is intended to facilitate high level conversations to identify potential interested suppliers and capabilities to inform BHC's procurement approach. BHC intend to invite suppliers to a meeting at its offices where it will give a presentation and may also ask some or all suppliers to complete a questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e983
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072100-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 2026Expired
Award Date
30 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 2 Oct 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Harbour
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3AL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATPOWER MARINE UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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