Award

The Supply of Diesel Engine Fitting Services

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 15:21

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, located in Felixstowe, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Diesel Engine Fitting Services" targeting the private utility sector. This contract involves the maintenance and fitting services for port operation equipment, including cranes and emergency generators within the UKH14 region. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure, with the award announced on 18th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2026 and could potentially extend until the end of 2029. VOLSPEC LIMITED, an SME based in Maldon, has been appointed as the supplier, with the contract value estimated at £522,181.25 excluding VAT.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair, maintenance, and diesel engine fitting services. It is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises capable of providing comprehensive maintenance solutions, including necessary tools and software, as required by the tender specifications. Businesses with expertise in engineering services and the capability to handle the complexities of port equipment maintenance are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. Understanding and navigating the regulatory nuances associated with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 is essential for participants, highlighting the need for experienced contractors in the field.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Diesel Engine Fitting Services

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the supply of on-site diesel engine fitting services for port operation equipment, which at times will require the use of mobile elevated work platforms. The services will be required on types of equipment shown below: Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes; Emergency generator standby sets; and miscellaneous Port related plant and equipment. The Contractor will be expected to supply various tools, equipment and software to undertake the services. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") (as amended) may apply to this tender. The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company understand that two staff of the incumbent contractor currently undertake these services, further information will be provided to those suppliers who pass the Conditions of Participation stage and are invited to tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company has the right to extend the contract if a tender process has been delayed or has not resulted in a succesful preferred supplier. For clarity this right is reserved for The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company not the Contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074857-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51140000 - Installation services of engines

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£522,181 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
Contact Name
Matt Werrett
Contact Email
tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441394602775

Buyer Location

Locality
FELIXSTOWE
Postcode
IP11 3SY
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Western Felixstowe
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLSPEC

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