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The Purchase of Electric Reachstackers

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 11:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 13:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 16:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process executed by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company involves the acquisition of seven electric Reachstackers over a two-year period. The contract, valued at approximately £3.14 million, falls under the industry categories of electrical machinery and transport equipment, and is located in the UKH14 region of the United Kingdom. Procurement was conducted under a selective method titled "Competitive flexible procedure," and as of 9th February 2026, the contract phase is in its award stage. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with all contracting stages complete, save for the pending finalisation of the award. The supplier, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., is tasked with providing the equipment according to detailed specifications for different vehicle types.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies that specialise in advanced electric vehicle manufacturing, specifically those with capabilities in the heavy machinery and transportation equipment sectors. Businesses with a focus on sustainable, innovative solutions that align with the UK's carbon reduction goals would be particularly well-suited to pursuing similar contracts. Companies that have strong financial health assessed through rigorous financial standing evaluations and can demonstrate compliance with relevant standards such as sustainability certifications would benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. This contract serves as a pathway for large-scale manufacturers to secure significant projects in the utility domain while contributing to the expansion of their operational scope within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Purchase of Electric Reachstackers

Notice Description

The purchase of seven (7) electric Reachstackers supplied in two (2) batches over two (2) years. *Please note additional unit (Vehicle Type 2) now being purchased by sister Port - Thamesport (London) Limited as part of Year 1 - Batch 1*. Thamesport (London) Limited are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 Regulations. **Please note additional unit (Vehicle Type 1) now being purchased by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company as part of Year 1 - Batch 1** There is also a requirement for 2 different specifications as shown by Vehicle Type 1 and Vehicle Type 2, Vehicle Type 1 (3 Assets) * Lifting capacity of 45t first row / 35t second row * Wheelbase no longer that 6.6m. * Sliding cabin * Support jacks * Mechanical pile slope * Integrated over height legs on the spreader Vehicle Type 2 (4 assets) * Lifting capacity of 45t first row / 31t second row * Wheelbase no longer that 6.6m. * Sliding cabin * Mechanical pile slope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011298-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

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

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,115,888 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Phone
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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, TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Western Felixstowe
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

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