--- title: "Port of Dover Ferry Charging" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0569db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0569db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0569db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0569db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD" published: "2025-07-31" --- # Port of Dover Ferry Charging Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0569db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0569db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0569db.json) ## Summary The Dover Harbour Board is undertaking a planned procurement process for a project titled "Port of Dover Ferry Charging," focusing on high voltage installation work within the industry category of electrical installations. This procurement is in the planning update stage as of 31st July 2025, with an expression of interest deadline set for 30th September 2025. The project's location is Dover, UK, and aims to establish a Green Corridor between Dover, Calais, and Dunkirk by enabling ferry shore power charging. Strategic funding partners are being sought for this initiative, with necessary alignments with the Port Boulogne Calais and the Port of Dunkerque. The process follows a selective procurement method featuring a competitive flexible procedure, and the award period is expected to conclude by 1st April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high voltage and electrical installation works, especially those with capabilities in developing infrastructure for sustainable energy solutions. Companies specialising in high voltage cable, electrical engineering, and electrical distribution apparatus installation would find this project particularly appealing. By partnering with the Port of Dover and potential ferry operators like DFDS, which plans to electrify their fleet by 2035, businesses can position themselves at the forefront of maritime decarbonisation, supporting the UK’s move towards the Net Zero 2050 goals. This project not only supports environmental objectives but also opens doors for long-term strategic partnerships, advancing innovation and investment in maritime technology. ## Notice The Port of Dover are seeking expressions of interest from strategic funding partners to work with us on an exciting new project to develop and enable the Port to facilitate green straights between Dover, Calais and Dunkirk, which will allow the port to offer ferry shore power charging. The port system generates approximately 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 annually (which is equivalent to 8% of UK maritime emissions as a whole), shipping being the largest contributor representing 75% of those emissions, the electrification of these ferries will drastically reduce these carbon and air quality emissions. The electrification of the ferries would mean that this vital trade route would also become a high-volume Green Corridor which would directly support DfT's Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, COP26 and the Clydebank Declaration objectives progressing the nation's move to Net Zero 2050. This work would demonstrate a large-scale, real-world application for net zero shipping corridors, opening the door for similar investments and innovations across both the UK and the world, cementing the UK's position as a leader in maritime decarbonisation. Whilst the works will be for the Port of Dover there is a requirement for strategic alignment with both the Port Boulogne Calais and the Port of Dunkerque. There are currently three ferry companies operating from the Port of Dover of which DFDS have made a public commitment to electrify their channel fleet by 2035, starting with 2 fully electric ferries joining the route as early as 2030. Due to the complexity, scale and capital requirements of these power demands the Port of Dover sees significant benefits in developing a strategic partnership approach. This approach would be a partnership with the Ferry operators and an appropriate 3rd party provider to deliver this step change in power for shore side ferry charging under a long-term power purchase agreement with appropriate commercial terms between parties. The intent is that the strategic funding partner will develop the following; - A new internal High Voltage (HV) network within the Port, dedicated to ferry charging, to facilitate an estimated 160MW inline with the requirements of the Ferry Operators (with on-site BESS and/or harmonisation of the ferry schedule this could reduce). - The necessary transformers, switch gear, on site BESS and cable infrastructure to allow the port to manage the power demand profile and locate power on multiple berths at the port. - Partner with a suitable supplier of the "plug" solution to allow the vessels to re-charge or connect to shore power when in berth, including power conversion equipment. Expressions of interest must be via our In-Tend Procurement Platform - available for enrolment here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044622-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 1 Jan 2035 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD | | Locality | DOVER | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT17 9BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Dover | | Electoral ward | Town & Castle | | Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31321300 - High-voltage cable - 45232220 - Substation construction work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 45315400 - High voltage installation work - 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus ## Release History - 31 Jul 2025 at 09:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044622-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 09:35 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044617-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044622-2025 31st July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044617-2025 31st July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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