--- title: "Shore Power HV Operations Management - Portsmouth International Port" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-05" --- # Shore Power HV Operations Management - Portsmouth International Port Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a4f28d7-35dd-4d19-aaac-ff95c86a80ed.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for the Shore Power HV Operations Management at Portsmouth International Port. This procurement, classified under "Operation of electrical installations" (CPV code 65320000), seeks a qualified operator to manage the day-to-day operations of the shore power system expected to become operational on 1st April 2025. Key responsibilities include ongoing maintenance and management of the shore power connections across the port's busiest berths. The tender, now at the procurement stage, employs an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period deadline of 4th November 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 6th January 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with a project value estimated at £4.4 million. The location for service delivery is Portsmouth, in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for experienced operators in electrical installations and port operations. Companies with expertise in high voltage systems, particularly those capable of dynamic site attendance due to variable vessel berthing schedules, will find this venture lucrative. The Council expects collaborative partnership working to ensure continuous improvements in service levels, operational efficiencies, and financial savings. This contract is ideal for businesses with a strong track record in managing complex, high-demand electrical operations and those interested in expanding their service offerings within the maritime industry. SMEs and VCSEs are not targeted for this procurement, suggesting that larger, established firms would be well-suited to compete. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the management of day-to-day operations of the shore power system currently under installation at Portsmouth International Port ('PIP'). The system is targeted to enter operation on 1st April 2025 following testing and commissioning in early 2025. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY The Council requires an operator to manage the operations of the shore power connection across the three busiest berths at the port. At present, PIP has several vessels calling daily throughout the year, which is usually between the hours of 05:45-23:59. The Council's operator requirements are set out below in summary, however tenderers must refer to the detailed information set out within the 'Specification' document included within the tender pack accessible via IN-tend. In the event of any discrepancies the detailed information set out within the Specification, other technical documents, contractual terms, etc. take precedent over the summarised information included below. The appointed HV contractor will be required to have availability 365 days of the year, with a possible estimated 650 connections during the year, which may increase or decrease dependent on system take up by cruise and ferry customers. Requirements will be demand led and no guarantees can be provided in respect of minimum or maximum numbers of annual connections. The successful operator will be, in summary, required to undertake the following services: o Early engagement with the Port and ABB to have an overview of the testing and commissioning of the shore power solution o Undertake the following under a Control, Operations, Maintenance Agreement ('COMA') agreement, as a minimum. o Commissioning of the vessels for the use of the shore power. o Set up connections, carry out the connection and disconnection of vessels to the shore power. o Management of the COMA agreement for the system. o Identification and reporting of system faults. o Operational and system audits. o Provision of HV awareness training to relevant Port staff The contractor will need to remain on site at all times whenever vessels are connected to the shore power system. The Council will require the contractor to be able to attend site on a dynamic basis as berthing programmes can be subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions and other factors. PARTNERSHIP WORKING The Council wishes to appoint an operator who can work in partnership during the duration of the contract to review the operations and commercial elements to allow continuous improvement in the service levels to PIP's customers, operational efficiencies, and financial savings. As set out within the Specification, the operator will be required to work in collaboration with PIP to: o Overcome any identified contract challenges and complications to ensure ... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Shore Power HV Operations Management - Portsmouth International Port. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. 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Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd62226-0852-4799-9398-30be9ea3f94b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 ### Codes - 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations ## Release History - 5 Oct 2024 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd62226-0852-4799-9398-30be9ea3f94b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd62226-0852-4799-9398-30be9ea3f94b 5th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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