Award

TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 19:38

TenderUpdate

11 Aug 2025 at 15:17

TenderUpdate

11 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed is an open procedure for the acquisition of four ship-to-shore quay cranes by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, a private utility entity located in Felixstowe, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes," falls under the goods category and is specifically focused on quayside cranes as per the CPV classification. The award stage was completed on 29th September 2025, with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. being awarded the contract valued at £43,594,074. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd October 2025 and conclude on 1st October 2027, with delivery to the Port of Felixstowe. This procurement was guided by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and met all technical and sustainability criteria outlined during the tender stage.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in large-scale industrial machinery with a proven track record of delivering quay cranes. Companies that can not only meet the technical specifications but also incorporate sustainability into their practices, such as achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and minimal energy usage, are well-placed to compete. Additionally, businesses that are adept in providing lifecycle maintenance strategies and possess financial robustness may find lucrative prospects in this project, as demonstrated by the significant contract value awarded. The opportunity caters to manufacturers who have experience working within the stringent technical and performance criteria required by large port operations.

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Notice Title

TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes

Notice Description

The Port of Felixstowe requires four (4) ship to shore quay cranes for the handling of ISO containers and other defined loads with challenging technical specifications, particularly with regard to wheel load bearing capacity. Delivery to Port of Felixstowe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060700-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42414120 - Quayside cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£43,594,074 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHANGHAI ZHENHUA HEAVY INDUSTRIES

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