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Port of Dover Ferry Charging
Descriptions
The Port of Dover are seeking expressions of interest from strategic funding partners to work with us on an exciting new project to develop and enable the Port to facilitate green straights between Dover, Calais and Dunkirk, which will allow the port to offer ferry shore power charging.
The port system generates approximately 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 annually (which is equivalent to 8% of UK maritime emissions as a whole), shipping being the largest contributor representing 75% of those emissions, the electrification of these ferries will drastically reduce these carbon and air quality emissions. The electrification of the ferries would mean that this vital trade route would also become a high-volume Green Corridor which would directly support DfT's Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, COP26 and the Clydebank Declaration objectives progressing the nation's move to Net Zero 2050. This work would demonstrate a large-scale, real-world application for net zero shipping corridors, opening the door for similar investments and innovations across both the UK and the world, cementing the UK's position as a leader in maritime decarbonisation.
Whilst the works will be for the Port of Dover there is a requirement for strategic alignment with both the Port Boulogne Calais and the Port of Dunkerque.
There are currently three ferry companies operating from the Port of Dover of which DFDS have made a public commitment to electrify their channel fleet by 2035, starting with 2 fully electric ferries joining the route as early as 2030. Due to the complexity, scale and capital requirements of these power demands the Port of Dover sees significant benefits in developing a strategic partnership approach. This approach would be a partnership with the Ferry operators and an appropriate 3rd party provider to deliver this step change in power for shore side ferry charging under a long-term power purchase agreement with appropriate commercial terms between parties.
The intent is that the strategic funding partner will develop the following;
- A new internal High Voltage (HV) network within the Port, dedicated to ferry charging, to facilitate an estimated 160MW inline with the requirements of the Ferry Operators (with on-site BESS and/or harmonisation of the ferry schedule this could reduce).
- The necessary transformers, switch gear, on site BESS and cable infrastructure to allow the port to manage the power demand profile and locate power on multiple berths at the port.
- Partner with a suitable supplier of the "plug" solution to allow the vessels to re-charge or connect to shore power when in berth, including power conversion equipment.
Expressions of interest must be via our In-Tend Procurement Platform - available for enrolment here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home
Deadline for requests to participate
30 September 2025, 11:59pm
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45315400 - High voltage installation work
45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
45310000 - Electrical installation work
45315300 - Electricity supply installations
31321300 - High-voltage cable
45232220 - Substation construction work
Keywords
building wiring
110 �kV cable
cable routing
substation construction
electric grid connector
circuit installation
internal power grid
power system engineering
utility-scale cable
live-line rated cable
power transmission cable
HV infrastructure build
HV power distribution
substation yard build
substation link cable
lighting and power setup
220 �kV conductor
substation cabling
substation HV works
transformer supply lines
switchgear fitting
underground power cable
electrical installation
utility energy hub build
electrical infrastructure
electrical connection works
engineering-grade wiring works
distribution apparatus installation
insulated high-tension line
electrical engineering installations
high voltage cable installation
electrical network installation
power distribution centre
high/medium/low voltage supply systems
electrical systems fitting
power distribution systems
technical electrical fitting
switchgear facility erection
electricity supply installation
transformer compound construction
utility high voltage setup
electrical substation build
grid substation infrastructure
plant electrical engineering
electrical grid connection works
industrial electrical set-up
HV overhead line installation
electrical insulation works
supply feeder installation
high-voltage installation
complex electrical system installation
electrical switchyard construction
distribution board wiring
high voltage switchgear fitting
power distribution system setup
Tender Lot Details & Award Criteria
2 Tender Lots
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