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Published 19 Jun 2025, 15:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Shore Power Infrastructure at London Gateway and DP World Southampton

Official notice

Authority: LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED (Public body)

WorksCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilities
Published estimate£10,000,000≈ £5.0m / year · £12,000,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 14 Jul 2025
Contract term 2 yrsends 1 Oct 2027 · starts 1 Oct 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Shore-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 published
Lot #1 2 yrsPublished value£10,000,000
Contract period: 1 Oct 2025 – 1 Oct 2027 (2 yrs)Value: £10,000,000 exc. VAT · £12,000,000 inc. VAT
Second stage: 3–5 candidates invited to tender
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • 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 participation

    Prequalification on Oracle SCM platform and then shortlisting of successful contractors for the tender stage

    shortlisting

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40%
  • Commercial: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical
  • Commercial
Conditions of participation3
  • 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 participation

    Prequalification on Oracle SCM platform and then shortlisting of successful contractors for the tender stage

    shortlisting
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Electrical installation workUninterruptible power supplies
Delivery area
East of England (UKH32)South East (UKJ32)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05502b Find 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
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Prequalification on Oracle SCM platform and then shortlisting of successful contractors for the tender stage

ehpv.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/suppl… ↗

Timeline

19 Jun 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Jun 2025, 15:17 BST
  2. Latest notice published
    24 Jun 2025, 17:23 BST
  3. Clarification questions by
    14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Submission deadline
    14 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
  5. Award decision expected by
    15 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  6. Contract starts390 days ago
    1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Jun 2025, 15:17 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    20 Jun 2025, 13:11 BST
    UK4
  3. Tender notice published
    24 Jun 2025, 17:23 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED

Contracting authorityPrivate utility GB-COH: 04341592 · GB-PPON: PXWY-9334-MHJV 16 Palace Street, London, London, SW1E 5JQContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
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  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender