--- title: "Appointment of a partner organisation to develop, build and operate a shore power facility for visiting vessels at the D3 berth" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e983" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e983" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e983.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e983.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BELFAST HARBOUR" published: "2025-11-27" --- # Appointment of a partner organisation to develop, build and operate a shore power facility for visiting vessels at the D3 berth Buyer: BELFAST HARBOUR Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e983 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e983) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e983.json) ## Summary Belfast Harbour, the buying organisation, has announced a procurement opportunity for the appointment of a partner to develop, build, and operate a shore power facility for visiting vessels at the D3 berth in Belfast. This project falls within the services industry category, specifically focused on electricity and electrical machinery. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to take place. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 3.00 pm on 22 December 2025, with high-level engagement sessions planned to continue until 20 March 2026. The project is situated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, with the legal framework governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in electrical installations, power equipment design and procurement, and the management of power connections, particularly those experienced in interfacing with large vessel operations. The contract, valued at £12 million, highlights substantial potential for business growth and long-term engagement, as it envisages collaboration in setting sales tariffs and handling maintenance operations for the shore power facility. Enterprises equipped to deliver comprehensive electrical solutions, manage complex procurement logistics, and maintain robust supplier and client relations will be well-suited to compete for this contract, offering an avenue to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in maritime electricity supply services. ## Notice The responsibilities of the partners will include, but not be limited to: * Design procurement and installation of the shore power equipment * Procurement of power, pricing, sales and billing direct to vessel owners/cruise lines; * Operation and maintenance of the shore power equipment; * Management and execution of power connections and disconnections to cruise ships; * Working with BHC in the setting of sales tariffs. ### Planning Information BHC would like suppliers to express their interest in pre-market engagement before 3.00pm on 22 December 2025 by sending a confirmation message to ppa.procurement@belfast-harbour.co.uk The pre-market engagement is intended to facilitate high level conversations to identify potential interested suppliers and capabilities to inform BHC's procurement approach. BHC intend to invite suppliers to a meeting at its offices where it will give a presentation and may also ask some or all suppliers to complete a questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077791-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary 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 | 27 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2041 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BELFAST HARBOUR | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 3AL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Duncairn | | Westminster constituency | Belfast North | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 27 Nov 2025 at 15:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077791-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 15:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077371-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077791-2025 27th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077371-2025 26th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.belfast-harbour.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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