Strategic Logistics EV Charging Infrastructure Portfolio (Tamworth, Manchester, & GXO Distribution)
GridServe & GXO Logistics
Enable Infrastructure delivered a multi‑site design-and-build programme for Gridserve’s Electric Freightway initiative, installing high‑capacity eHGV charging infrastructure at major logistics hubs across the UK. The programme included sites at Maritime Tamworth (Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal), Maritime John Gilbert Way (Manchester), and GXO/Iceland Foods in Enfield.
These installations directly supported the decarbonisation of freight transport by providing scalable, operationally integrated eHGV charging solutions within live logistics environments. With a combined contract value exceeding £2 million, Enable acted as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor across all sites.
The project
Enable delivered advanced eHGV charging infrastructure across three strategic locations, integrating complex civil engineering, HV/LV electrical works, and commissioning within active freight hubs.
John Gilbert Way, Manchester
Enable completed NERS‑accredited works, installing a 250‑metre HV cable from the point of connection at Old Trafford football stadium to the Maritime site. A new 2MVA substation was constructed to supply a 3000‑amp LV pillar and five 360kW eHGV chargers installed on drive‑through‑style islands.
Maritime Tamworth (Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal)
This busy freight hub received a 2MVA substation with integrated LV distribution and high‑capacity chargers. Works included a 3000‑amp LV pillar and five 360kW eHGV chargers mounted on a purpose‑built pedestrian access walkway.
GXO Enfield
Enable upgraded LV electrical infrastructure to support future eHGV charging, delivering a 1500‑amp extension to existing LV switchgear and capacity for multiple 360kW chargers.
Across all sites, Enable delivered ICP design, street works, substation installation and energisation, LV panel installation, cable routing, charging bay construction, and full testing and commissioning to NICEIC, IDNO, and NERS standards.
The challenge
Delivering high‑voltage infrastructure across three active logistics hubs simultaneously required exceptional planning and coordination.
- John Gilbert Way required extensive HV street works along a public highway, necessitating close liaison with local authorities, traffic management teams, and on‑site stakeholders. Tight spatial constraints required precise sequencing.
- Maritime Tamworth demanded infrastructure upgrades without impacting one of the UK’s busiest freight nodes. Carefully managed isolations and excavations ensured no disruption to daily freight movements.
- Enfield involved integrating new LV capacity within existing operational constraints, requiring phased installation solutions to maintain full logistics functionality.
Across all locations, civil engineering, HV works, LV distribution, and charger installation had to be coordinated within complex, space‑restricted and operationally active environments. Designs also needed to be future‑proofed to support rising demand for electric freight charging.
The solution
Enable developed site‑specific, phased methodologies that enabled full continuity of logistics operations while maintaining programme efficiency.
- John Gilbert Way: HV street works and on‑site construction were decoupled, with cabling and jointing scheduled during off‑peak hours. Strong safety governance, including toolbox talks and mental‑health awareness sessions, helped achieve a zero lost‑time incident record.
- Maritime Tamworth: Disruptive works, including power isolations and major excavations, were conducted outside operational hours. Close collaboration with freight schedulers ensured seamless integration with daily operations.
- Enfield: Civil and electrical works were sequenced to preserve live operations while progressively installing new charging infrastructure.
Enable’s integrated business units—Enable Design, Enable Energy Connections, and Enable Power Systems—managed the full lifecycle from design to commissioning, reducing interface risks and enabling faster problem resolution.
The deliverables
John Gilbert Way
- Full ICP design and installation
- HV cabling and jointing across public highways
- New 2MVA substation and 3000‑amp LV panel
- Five ABB 360kW eHGV chargers
- Civil construction of substation bases, charging bays, and walkways
Maritime Tamworth
- 2MVA substation installation
- LV panel and cable infrastructure
- Five 360kW eHGV chargers
- Scalable infrastructure for future growth
GXO Enfield
- LV infrastructure upgrades, including 1500‑amp switchgear extension
- Capacity for future eHGV charging rollout
All sites were fully tested and commissioned to NICEIC and NERS standards and delivered in compliance with CDM 2015, BS 7671, and BS 7430. Enable provided complete documentation and operator training, ensuring a smooth transition into live service.
The Electric Freightway programme demonstrates Enable’s ability to deliver complex, multi‑disciplinary electrical infrastructure in demanding operational settings. The installations provide scalable, future‑ready eHGV charging capacity that supports the UK’s transition to low‑carbon freight and delivers long‑term community value.
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