--- title: "Shore Power HV Operations Management - Portsmouth International Port - Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-11" --- # Shore Power HV Operations Management - Portsmouth International Port - Soft Market Testing Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04edce95-ec13-48e8-8bd3-1861c8fbd0b0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Shore Power HV Operations Management" at Portsmouth International Port, led by Portsmouth City Council, is currently in the planning stage. The project involves the management of a shoreside power, high voltage (HV) connection to support the Port's environmental ambitions. Key milestones include an engagement end date of 11th October 2024. Interested parties can participate in 1-1 meetings during the week commencing 22nd July 2024 to discuss market interest, capacity, options, risks, and costs. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the electrical installations and services sector to compete for a contract with Portsmouth City Council. Companies experienced in electrical installations and operational management, especially those with expertise in decarbonisation projects, would be well-suited to compete. The contract, initially for 3 years extendable by a further 2 years, involves managing the operations of the shore power berth connection at the Port, with the system expected to be operational by the end of March 2025. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the 'Council') is seeking to engage in pre-procurement soft market testing discussions with suitably qualified and experienced operators in respect of a forthcoming contracting opportunity concerning the management of a shoreside power, high voltage (HV) connection at Portsmouth International Port (the 'Port'). The Port has bold ambitions to reach net zero by 2030 and become zero emission by 2050. To support the Port in its environmental ambitions, the Council has secured ?19.8M of UK government 'Zero Emissions Vessels & Infrastructure' (ZEVI) for the delivery of a shoreside electrical power solution at the Port which will service its three busiest berths. Delivery of this ground-breaking decarbonisation project - titled 'Sea Change' - will allow visiting ferries and cruise ships to 'plug in' when berthed at the Port instead of running engines to power on-board systems. In accordance with the funding requirements, the shoreside power system is required to be operational by the end of March 2025 and subsequently remain in operation for a minimum 3-year demonstration period. The Council has already entered a contract with ABB Ltd for the supply, installation, cabling, commission, servicing, and maintenance of the shore power connection solution. Under the current programme it is envisaged that the shore power solution will be installed by 1st February to enable testing and commissioning to take place ahead of go live on 1st April 2025. Whilst ABB have been secured to deliver servicing and maintenance of the shore power solution, this agreement does not cover the delivery of day-to-day operational management requirements at the Port. The Council requires an operator to manage the operations of the shore power berth connection. The Council envisages entering into a 3 year contract - which reflects the 3 year Sea Change project demonstration period - extendable by a further 2 years in increments to be agreed. The full scope of services will formally commence on the go live date of 1st April 2025, however input and engagement into the testing and commissioning processes prior to the go live date will also be required. The Council would like to engage in 1-1 meetings with suitably qualified and experienced operators in order to gain an understanding of likely market interest, capacity, options, risks and costs. The Council ideally wishes to undertake meetings in person at the Terminal Building to enable interested operators to also undertake a tour of the site, however the Council can also undertake the meetings remotely via Teams if this is preferred by particular operators. The Council has capacity to undertake a maximum of 6, 90 minute 1-1 meetings during week commencing 22nd July 2024 and can offer the following slots: o 25th July 2024 09:30 - 11:00 o 25th July 2024 11:15 - 12:45 o 25th July 2024 14:00 - 15:30 o 26th July 2024 09:30 - 11:00 o 26th July 2024 11:1... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77b58ab-30b8-4620-b17b-6bad73ce4ec9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations - 71314100 - Electrical services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2024 at 10:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77b58ab-30b8-4620-b17b-6bad73ce4ec9 - 11 Jul 2024 at 10:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77b58ab-30b8-4620-b17b-6bad73ce4ec9 - 11 Jul 2024 at 09:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77b58ab-30b8-4620-b17b-6bad73ce4ec9 - 11 Jul 2024 at 09:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77b58ab-30b8-4620-b17b-6bad73ce4ec9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77b58ab-30b8-4620-b17b-6bad73ce4ec9 11th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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