--- title: "SUPPLY OF A BATTERY FOR A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AT THE PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS" published: "2026-04-22" --- # SUPPLY OF A BATTERY FOR A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AT THE PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e0c.json) ## Summary Associated British Ports (ABP), located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of a battery for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Port of Southampton. The procurement was conducted through the open procedure method and falls under the utilities industry category. The award for this contract, worth £2,520,000, was announced on 22 April 2026, with Shenzhen Cubenergy Co., Ltd. selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 June 2026 and will conclude on 1 June 2027. The technology supply in this contract includes cells, enclosures, inverters, PCS, and BMS, focusing solely on goods without encompassing civil or electrical works, site integration, or trading arrangements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in electricity supply installations and energy-related services. Companies invested in developing innovative battery packs and electricity distribution and control apparatus may find this project aligns with their capabilities. Large-scale suppliers such as Shenzhen Cubenergy Co., Ltd. demonstrate the competitive landscape, suggesting that businesses with substantial resources in technology production and distribution could be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. This contract serves as a critical growth opportunity for enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions at major ports across the UK and beyond. ## Notice ABP plans to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Port of Southampton. This tender is to secure a supplier for the battery to support this project - this tender is for the technology supply only (cells, enclosures, inverters, PCS, BMS), and does not include civil, balance of plant, electrical works, site integration or trading arrangements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036835-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,520,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2E 9ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHENZHEN CUBENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 31422000 - Battery packs - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 16:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036835-2026 - 14 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065228-2025 - 14 Oct 2025 at 11:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065157-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 16:33 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051387-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036835-2026 22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065228-2025 14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065157-2025 14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051387-2025 26th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4613 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://abports.co.uk/ - 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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