London Gateway (LGW) has gone out to tender with a major construction contract for Berth 5 at London Gateway Port with an estimated value of £72 million, including VAT.

LGW is planning to develop a container storage yard at Berth 5 of the Port to construct 10 automated stacking crane (ASC) modules at DP World’s deep-sea port on the Thames in Thurrock.
The works, which will be split between works designed by the client and works to be designed by the contractor, include:
Civil and Structure Works (employer designed)
- ASC rails, foundations and cable matt
- ASC buffer foundations and buffers
- Container plinths
- Reefer plinths and frames
- All tie-ins with the Berth 5 quay works, the Berth 4 works and other adjacent works.
- Surface water and hazardous drainage and associated pits
- HV, LV and communications conduits and associated pits
- Potable and fire water mains and associated pits and valves
- Fencing and gates and associated controls
- Kerbs, ductwork, metalwork and specialist infrastructure to the landside and waterside interchange areas
- All tie-ins between the port access road and adjacent works
Electrical Works (Design and Construct)
- Cabling works
- Installation of electrical control and protection systems
- Berth 5 ASC / Reefer substations including all switchgear and transformers
- 11kV electrical power installations to ASC cranes
- 11kV electrical power installations to Reefer
- SCADA control and monitoring systems
- LV electrical distribution and installation works including lighting network
- Installation of electrical control and protection systems
Current estimated contract dates are 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2027
Deadline to submit enquiries and also for requests to participate is 16 June 2025.
Submissions are being sought via DP by 16 June - click here for submission portal and any special instructions.
The procurement process, which is being conducted via DP World’s Oracle Supplier portal, will begin with a PQQ first then shortlisted tenderers will be invited to tender.
Contact name is Oluchi Nwaiwu, email is: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and telephone is +447990566247.
Click here to access the tender documentation online.
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