Summary of the contracting process

Hutchison Ports (UK) Ltd, acting as an agent for The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, Harwich International Port Ltd, and Thamesport (London) Ltd., is inviting tenders for the supply of lubricants. This procurement process is in the Tender stage and involves a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, titled "TC01371 Supply of lubricants," spans various products including engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, transmission oils, grease, anti-freeze, and Ad-blue, among others. The lubricants are needed for delivery to ports located in Felixstowe, Harwich, and Thamesport. The tender process involves multiple key dates, such as the expression of interest deadline on 16 May 2025, and the award period expected to conclude by 16 September 2025. The contract will commence on 1 December 2025 and conclude by 30 November 2028, with a possible extension to 30 November 2029.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of industrial lubricants. It is particularly suitable for suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive range of lubricating products and maintaining telemetry and monitoring systems for bulk tanks. Suppliers with capabilities in eco-labelled products and bulk delivery systems will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method allows for a selective procedure, ensuring that only capable and financially sound businesses will be considered. Successful suppliers will gain access to contractual relationships with major ports, leading to potential long-term business growth and stability in a crucial industrial sector.

Tender

TC01371 Supply of lubricants

HUTCHISON PORTS (UK) LTD AS AGENT FOR THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY; HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LTD AND THAMESPORT (LONDON

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

17th April 2025 13:24:02 PM
Contract Summary

The supply of lubricants is required to Hutchison Ports (UK) Ltd's ports namely: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company; Harwich International Port Limited; Thamesport (London) Limited. Hutchison Ports (UK) Ltd is contracting as agent only and shall have no liability under the agreement. Each ports liability shall be several. The Ports require various engine oils; industrial gear oils, automotive gear oils; hydraulic oils; transmission oils; ancilliary grades; grease, anti-freeze and Ad-blue to be delivered to site within five working days or three working days for emergency orders. Some items are required to be delivered in bulk. The supplier will also need to provide and maintain a bulk tank telemetry and monitoring system; and the Ports preference is for supplier self-delivery into the bulk tanks at each port following training. To avoid duplication of buying resources and in the interests of efficiency and single use telemetry system for these group companies, the supplier must be able to supply all three ports.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0504ef

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

HUTCHISON PORTS (UK) LTD AS AGENT FOR THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY; HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LTD AND THAMESPORT (LONDON

Buyer Name

Mrs Jo Versey

Buyer Email

tenders@fdrc.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Tomline House, The Dock,

Felixstowe

IP11 3SY

United Kingdom

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TC01371 Supply of lubricants

HUTCHISON PORTS (UK) LTD AS AGENT FOR THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY; HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LTD AND THAMESPORT (LONDON

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