Shore Power HV Operations Management Portsmouth International Port

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Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the management of day-to-day operations of the shore power system currently under installation at Portsmouth International Port ('PIP'). The system is targeted to enter operation on 1st April 2025 following testing and commissioning in early 2025. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY The Council requires an operator to manage the operations of the shore power connection across the three busiest berths at the port. At present, PIP has several vessels calling daily throughout the year, which is usually between the hours of 05:45-23:59. The Council's operator requirements are set out below in summary, however tenderers must refer to the detailed information set out within the 'Specification' document included within the tender pack accessible via IN-tend. In the event of any discrepancies the detailed information set out within the Specification, other technical documents, contractual terms, etc. take precedent over the summarised information included below. The appointed HV contractor will be required to have availability 365 days of the year, with a possible estimated 650 connections during the year, which may increase or decrease dependent on system take up by cruise and ferry customers. Requirements will be demand led and no guarantees can be provided in respect of minimum or maximum numbers of annual connections. The successful operator will be, in summary, required to undertake the following services: o Early engagement with the Port and ABB to have an overview of the testing and commissioning of the shore power solution o Undertake the following under a Control, Operations, Maintenance Agreement ('COMA') agreement, as a minimum. o Commissioning of the vessels for the use of the shore power. o Set up connections, carry out the connection and disconnection of vessels to the shore power. o Management of the COMA agreement for the system. o Identification and reporting of system faults. o Operational and system audits. o Provision of HV awareness training to relevant Port staff The contractor will need to remain on site at all times whenever vessels are connected to the shore power system. The Council will require the contractor to be able to attend site on a dynamic basis as berthing programmes can be subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions and other factors. PARTNERSHIP WORKING The Council wishes to appoint an operator who can work in partnership during the duration of the contract to review the operations and commercial elements to allow continuous improvement in the service levels to PIP's customers, operational efficiencies, and financial savings. As set out within the Specification, the operator will be required to work in collaboration with PIP to: o Overcome any identified contract challenges and complications to ensure ...