Award

Supply, Fit and Maintenance of Tyres

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 11:58

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, headquartered in Suffolk, concerns the "Supply, Fit and Maintenance of Tyres" for various port vehicles. This tender falls under the utilities industry and encompasses locations such as the Port of Felixstowe and London Thamesport in Kent. The procurement involved a selective method, labeled as a competitive flexible procedure, concluding with the award stage on 2nd December 2025. The contract, valued at £6,445,517.12, spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with potential for renewal. The process follows the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in tyre supply, fitting, and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities for on-site service provision and technical support. Companies that offer sustainable solutions and can adapt to potential equipment changes at port locations will find lucrative prospects in this engagement. Large-scale enterprises like Universal Tyre Company, which was awarded the contract, signify the competitive nature of this tender; however, it offers ample room for entities specialising in similar offerings to explore future procurement opportunities with The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company.

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Notice Title

Supply, Fit and Maintenance of Tyres

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company (located in Suffolk) requires: - the supply of tyres for a variety of port vehicles - the on-site fitting and maintenance of the tyres - routine and reactive maintenance - technical product support - tyre disposal An onsite presence is required at the Port of Felixstowe and a recurrent presence will be required at London Thamesport, Kent. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") (as amended) may apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional or alternative purchases while the contract is valid. Equipment on the ports for which the tyres are required may change and/or alternative tyres which are more sustainable or beneficial from another perspective become available.

Renewal: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company will have the right to extend the contract in event: - a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier; - a review of the Purchaser's requirements has not been concluded. For clarity this right is reserved for The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, not the contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056217
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079683-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,474,617 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,474,617 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,445,517 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-07-01

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
Jo Versey
Contact Email
tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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, TLJ4 Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL TYRE COMPANY (DEPTFORD) LIMITED(THE

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