Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2041
- Possible extension to 1 October 2051
- 25 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 March 2026
Engagement process description
BHC would like suppliers to express their interest in pre-market engagement before 3.00pm on 22 December 2025 by sending a confirmation message via the e-sourcing platform this notice has been uploaded to.
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.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 May 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Belfast Harbour
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGW-7911-WZGZ
Harbour Office, Corporation Square
Belfast
BT1 3AL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Colin McClements
Email: ppa.procurement@belfast-harbour.co.uk
Website: http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland