Award

TC01407 The purchase of twelve purpose built forty five (45) foot terminal trailers

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 14:55

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 14:30

TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 09:46

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, a private utility, seeking the purchase of twelve purpose-built forty-five-foot terminal trailers under the title "TC01407 The Purchase of Twelve (12) Purpose Built Forty Five (45) Foot Terminal Trailers". This contract is classified within the goods category, specifically involving trailers and semi-trailers. The procurement process began with a tender initiation and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to CIMC VEHICLES (HK) LIMITED on 17th February 2026, valued at £411,294.63. Delivery of the trailers is set for The Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 16th March 2026 and concluding on 15th March 2027. The procurement method employed was a selective, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a rigorous selection process via the Proactis e-tender platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture of heavy-duty trailers and transport solutions. Companies adept in producing equipment that meets sustainability goals, such as reduced carbon emissions and environmentally friendly design, will find this contract particularly conducive for growth. Suppliers with innovative solutions such as digital efficiency monitoring or renewable power integration could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence. The assessment criteria focused not only on cost but emphasised high standards for technical capabilities and sustainability, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs with a strong environmental and technical track record. Moreover, businesses involved in logistics or those possessing the capability to ensure the delivery of trailers within specified technical configurations are encouraged to compete, given the specific requirements detailed in the award notice.

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Notice Title

TC01407 The purchase of twelve purpose built forty five (45) foot terminal trailers

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires twelve (12) purpose built forty five (45) foot terminal trailers. Delivery to the Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP11 3SY.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016541-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34223000 - Trailers and semi-trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£411,294 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CIMC VEHICLES (HK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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