Award

The Supply of HV Switchgear and Transformation at The Port of Felixstowe

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 15:38

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, involves the supply of High Voltage (HV) switchgear and transformation equipment at the Port of Felixstowe. This project falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and equipment. The buying organisation, a private utility, is located in Felixstowe, UKH14. The procurement, which has progressed to the award stage, commenced on 3rd July 2025 with the submission deadline having ended on 30th July 2025. The awarding was officially noted on 19th November 2025, and the contract period is set from 9th December 2025 to 30th June 2026. The procurement employed a selective method via a competitive flexible procedure, with a standstill period concluding by 28th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, particularly those capable of supplying HV transformers and switchgear. With a substantial contract value of £451,850.40, it represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers with expertise in energy solutions. Wilson Power Solutions Limited, characterised as a large-scale company, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that businesses with robust financial standings and technical capacity in delivering electrical equipment promptly are well-aligned to compete for such opportunities. The procurement procedure encourages participation through a streamlined electronic submission process, providing an accessible platform for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

The Supply of HV Switchgear and Transformation at The Port of Felixstowe

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the supply of four (4) new e4 low loss Amorphous HV Transformers, three (3) new Schneider RN2d RMU's and two (2) new Schneider SAAF Feeder Pillars.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055888
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075343-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£376,542 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Mr Matt Werrett
Contact Email
tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1394602775

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILSON POWER SOLUTIONS

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