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Shore Power Unit Groundworks (DA)

ORE CATAPULT

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26 Nov 2025 at 21:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult has awarded a contract titled "Shore Power Unit Groundworks (DA)" under a direct award procurement process. The contract is part of their initiative to introduce shore power provision at the Port of Grimsby, supporting clean maritime demonstrations linked to their Operations and Maintenance Centre of Excellence. The direct award was given to Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc due to a previously failed competitive tender process. The total contract value amounts to £108,424.57, with a gross amount of £90,353.81, and the work is classified under electrical engineering installation works. The contract period is scheduled from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. This procurement is associated with the construction and energy sectors, with significant opportunities for installation and distribution projects in the Grimsby area. Relevant documentation, including transparency notices, was published in November 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the electrical engineering and installation sectors to engage with ORE Catapult's sustainable infrastructure initiatives. It is particularly suitable for businesses that specialise in electrical installation work of distribution apparatus, especially those with experience in maritime and port environments. Given the contract's focus on green technology, companies in the renewable energy sector may find additional partnership or subcontracting opportunities for future projects. SMEs like Northern Powergrid that have a vested interest in clean energy solutions could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and increase their footprint in the sustainable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shore Power Unit Groundworks (DA)

Notice Description

ORE Catapult has identified an opportunity to introduce shore power provision in the Port of Grimsby to support clean maritime demonstrations, building on existing Catapult facilities at the Operations and Maintenance Centre of Excellence (OMCE). The purpose of this direct award is to appoint Northern Powergrid to provide an electrical supply to this new electrical shore power unit in Grimsby. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997078995

Procurement Information

A competitive tender process has already been published in relation to the Works (ORE/24/100). Six suppliers were identified and invited to submit a tender in relation to this Contract via our e-procurement portal on Delta and through an internal email address to ensure delivery of the invitation. A comprehensive ITT document and additional appendices were made available to the proposed tenders to include information on the design and technical information that appeared in original quotation of Works from Northern PowerGrid, please note all financial information was redacted. Potential tenderers were given two (2) weeks to respond. However, the competitive tender process failed to receive any submissions. Therefore, a direct Award is required to achieve the required Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077461-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,353 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07879519249

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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