Shore Power HV Operations Management - Portsmouth International Por

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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. CONTRACT TERM & OPTIONS The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1st April 2025 plus approx. 3 months for the initial mobilisation & training period commencing following award in January 2025. The contract may be extended by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. DEMAND & PAYMENT MODEL Demand for connections to the shore power system will be driven by take up or otherwise of the ferry and cruise operators who utilise the Port. Payment to the successful operator will be on the basis of a monthly draw down from their tendered schedule of rates against actual demand. Tenderers have the option of putting forward discounting models that would be applied to their rates based upon a yearly minimum number of connections guarantee from the Port whereby the Port would underwrite against the guarantee to protect the operator from losses in the event that the minimum number of connections is not achieved. Although the Port estimates that 650 connections could take place over a year the highest level of minimum guarantee discount that can be proposed by tenderers is capped at 500 connections per year in order to minimise the Port's exposure to underwriting losses. Tenderers should note that it will be at the sole discretion of the Port on whether it takes up a minimum guarantee discount option at commencement or in the subsequent years of the contract, the level of minimum guarantee that it will commit to and whether to continue with a minimum guarantee model for subsequent years of the contract. CONTRACT VALUE As the value of the contract will be demand, led a fixed value estimate for the contract cannot be provided. However, an upper value estimate of £850,000 (excluding VAT) per annum can be applied based upon high take up by both ferry and cruise operators. Rates may be increased on a yearly basis with increases capped at the relevant CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation rate. Applying a 2% CPI estimate based upon current projections an upper value estimate of approx. £4.4M (excluding VAT) can be applied to the maximum contract term duration of 5 years. PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE & ADMINISTRATION The Council will undertake the procurement process in accordance with the regulations that apply to the 'Open Procedure' as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The Council will administrate the procurement process using its e-sourcing system In-tend which can be accessed free of charge via the following web link: https://intendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE The procurement timetable is set out below. Tenderers will be notified of any changes to the procurement programme via the council's e-sourcing solution In-tend. • Contract notice published on Intend &Contracts Finder - 5th October 2024 • Procurement documents available on In-tend - 5th October 2024 • Site tour and presentation on the system - 17th October 2024 • Deadline for requests for clarification - 24th October 2024 17:00 • Tender return deadline - 4th November 2024 14:00 • Award decision notified to tenderers - 9th December 2024 • Standstill period ends - 19th December 2024 23:59 • Contract award - 20th December 2024 SITE TOUR Attendance at the site tour and system presentation on Thursday 17th October is a condition of tendering unless tenderers can evidence that they have already undertaken a tour of the site through participation in the prior soft market testing process. Lot 1: 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: • Early engagement with the Port and ABB to have an overview of the testing and commissioning of the shore power solution • 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. • 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: • Overcome any identified contract challenges and complications to ensure the operations and commercial viability of the contract remains. • Ensure the contract remains financially competitive to encourage PIP's customers to use to the shore power system. • Development of processes and documentation for the whole shore power process, including the commissioning of vessels, connection and disconnection procedures, and fault logging. • Support the fluctuations in demand to ensure customer requirements of shore power are met in a timely manner to customers' expectations. • Proactively review and suggest improvements to PIP on the operations of shore power to ensure efficient procedures are undertaken on the connection and disconnection of the system to a vessel. • Work with system installer to understand the system in preparation of the shore power system demonstration period go live. Additional information: PORTSMOUTH INTERNATIONAL PORT (PIP) PIP is a major UK port, responsible for handling millions of customers and vital cargo across the globe. With easy access from the motorway and major shipping lanes, PIP is ideally placed for ferries, cruise, and freight. The Port is wholly owned by the Council and is the UK's largest municipal port. Further information about the port including an overview of the facilities, current ferry & cruise schedules, cargo & logistics, etc. can be freely accessed on the PIP's website via the weblink below: https://portsmouth-port.co.uk/ SEA CHANGE PROJECT SUMMARY OVERVIEW PIP has bold ambitions to reach net zero by 2030 and become zero emission by 2050. This includes building the ground breaking Sea Change shore power project. To support PIP's environmental ambitions, the Council has secured £19.8M of UK government 'Zero Emissions Vessels & Infrastructure' (ZEVI) funding for the delivery of a shoreside electrical power solution. Once installed, the system will service the Port's three busiest berths. Delivery of this ground-breaking decarbonisation project - titled 'Sea Change' - will allow visiting ferries and cruise ships to 'plug in' when berthed at the Port instead of running engines to power on-board systems. PIP is working in partnership with University of Portsmouth, MSE International, B4T, IOTICS and Swanbarton to deliver the project. It is estimated that the project could potentially reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions from vessels calling at the port by an estimated 20,000 metric tons from 2027. This will significantly improve air quality in the harbour area and contribute significantly towards the Council's wider target of reaching net carbon neutral by 2030. Brittany Ferries is introducing two new LNG-electric hybrid ferries from 2025, which run on a combination of cleaner liquefied natural gas (LNG) and battery power. With shore power available at PIP, they will be able to charge their batteries and run on battery to power when manoeuvring through Portsmouth harbour, improving air quality, and supporting the industry-wide shift to zero-emission shipping. In accordance with the funding requirements, the shoreside power system is required to be operational by the end of March 2025 and subsequently remain in operation for a minimum 3-year demonstration period. Further information on the Sea Change project can be found on the Port's website via the weblink below: https://portsmouth-port.co.uk/about-us/sustainability/sea-change/ SEA CHANGE PROJECT PROGRAMME STATUS The Council has already entered a contract with ABB Ltd via a Public Contracts Regulations (2015) compliant competitive procurement for the supply, installation, cabling, commission, servicing, and maintenance of the shore power connection solution which comprises of: • 16-MVA ACS6080 drive with shunt filter • MV switchgear • Power-factor compensation • Transformers • E-houses • Cable management systems • Automation Whilst ABB have been secured to deliver servicing and maintenance of the shore power solution on a 3-year NEC4 Term Service Contract, this agreement does not cover the delivery of day-to-day operational management requirements at the PIP which is the subject of this procurement process. The Council has also secured Balfour Beatty via the SCAPE National Civil Engineering Framework to undertake the role of Principal Contractor under CDM regulations to manage and co-ordinate the on site works of ABB and their sub-contractors. Balfour Beatty will also deliver the required civil engineering infrastructure works required to enable the effective installation and operation of the shore power solution at the Port. This package of works includes for: • Service trenches • Pit and duct network • Column and slab foundations • Installation of bollard, barriers and handrailing Under the current programme it is envisaged that the shore power solution will be installed by the 1st February to enable testing and commissioning to take place ahead of go live on 1st April 2025.