Official UK procurement notice
Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Shore Power Infrastructure at London Gateway and DP World Southampton
Authority: LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionShore-to-Ship Power (SSP)-also known as Cold Ironing or Alternative Maritime Power (AMP)-is a system that allows ships docked at port to plug into the local electrical grid and turn off their diesel engines. This helps reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise in port areas.
London Gateway Port -
A deep-sea container port located on the River Thames, opened in 2013. Operated by DP World, it features semi-automated terminals and advanced logistics. Hosts the UK's most integrated logistics hub with direct rail and road links.
Includes a rapidly expanding logistics park for warehousing and distribution.
Recently launched the world's first all-electric berth, emphasizing sustainability.
DP World Southampton -
One of the UK's busiest container terminals, located on the south coast. Offers fast, reliable, and secure cargo handling with advanced infrastructure. Known for the fastest landside turnaround time-averaging 35 minutes.
Provides consistent vessel performance and resilient operations in high winds. Integrated with national rail networks, ensuring 99.5% on-time rail freight delivery.
Electrical Works (Design, Supply and Construct)
- Cable Management - Organized routing, securing, and protection of all electrical cables across the site.
- Electrical Control & Protection Systems - Installation of control panels, protection relays, and associated systems for safe and efficient operation.
- SCADA Systems - Deployment of SCADA for centralized control and real-time monitoring of electrical infrastructure.
- LV Distribution & Lighting - Installation of low-voltage electrical networks including lighting systems across the yard.
- Control & Protection Systems - Redundant mention reaffirming the critical role of control and protection in all electrical installations.
- Waste Disposal - Safe and compliant disposal of electrical and construction waste materials.
- Periodic Maintenance - Scheduled maintenance of all installed systems to ensure long-term reliability and performance.
- How the procedure runs: The contract is awarded jointly by London Gateway Port and DP World Southampton The procedure will involve a prequalification stage and the shortlisted tenderers will then proceed to the tender stage
CPV: Electrical installation work · Uninterruptible power supplies
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£10,000,000
- Economic & financial standing
As per PQQ documents to be shared on Oracle
- Technical & professional ability
As per PQQ documents to be shared on Oracle
- Condition of participationshortlisting
Prequalification on Oracle SCM platform and then shortlisting of successful contractors for the tender stage
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 40%
- Commercial: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical
- Commercial
- Economic & financial standing
As per PQQ documents to be shared on Oracle
- Technical & professional ability
As per PQQ documents to be shared on Oracle
- Condition of participationshortlisting
Prequalification on Oracle SCM platform and then shortlisting of successful contractors for the tender stage
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 19 Jun 2025, 15:17 BST
- Last source update
- 24 Jun 2025, 17:23 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 15 Sept 2025
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-033775- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05502bFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
As per agreed milestones
- How it runs
The contract is awarded jointly by London Gateway Port and DP World Southampton
The procedure will involve a prequalification stage and the shortlisted tenderers will then proceed to the tender stage
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Submission deadline
- 14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Prequalification on Oracle SCM platform and then shortlisting of successful contractors for the tender stage
Timeline
19 Jun 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 6 dates- Tender notice published19 Jun 2025, 15:17 BST
- Latest notice published24 Jun 2025, 17:23 BST
- Clarification questions by14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Submission deadline14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Award decision expected by15 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts390 days ago1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2025- Tender notice published19 Jun 2025, 15:17 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published20 Jun 2025, 13:11 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published24 Jun 2025, 17:23 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
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