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The Purchase of ten (10) electric forklift trucks and five (5) battery chargers

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 16:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 21:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company has recently completed the procurement process for acquiring ten fully electric 4.5-tonne forklift trucks and five battery chargers. This process, using a selective procurement method described as a "Competitive flexible procedure," involved a contract award valued at £569,310 (gross amount £683,172). Located in Felixstowe, this private utility embarked on the tender process in August 2025 and awarded the contract to Windsor Engineering (Hull) Limited on 18th December 2025. Situated in the UKH14 region, the procurement fell under the goods category, specifically targeting battery chargers and forklift trucks. The award's contract period will commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles and charging solutions, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and energy-efficient technologies. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in reducing carbon emissions and have compliance with environmental standards stand well to compete. With the emphasis on sustainable practices and the requirement for advanced technical capabilities, SMEs focused on sustainable technology and logistics equipment may find this an attractive opportunity to expand their business with a key player like The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Purchase of ten (10) electric forklift trucks and five (5) battery chargers

Notice Description

The purchase and supply of ten (10) fully electric 4.5 tonne forklift trucks and five (5) battery chargers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058877
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002019-2026
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£569,310 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
FELIXSTOWE
Postcode
IP11 3SY
Postcode Area
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

WINDSOR ENGINEERING (HULL) LIMITED

Further Information

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