Tender

The Purchase of One (1) x Electric Reachstacker - 60 Tonne Capacity

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

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Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company is seeking suppliers for the procurement of an electric Reachstacker with a 60-tonne capacity. The tender, currently in the active stage, falls under the electrical machinery and equipment category, taking place in Felixstowe, United Kingdom (region: UKH14). Details of the procurement process include a selective method described as a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 27th October 2025. The award period is set to close on 23rd December 2025, with the contract term running from 5th January 2026 to 5th January 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialised heavy machinery, particularly those with expertise in sustainable technology solutions. Companies with experience in providing energy-efficient and low-emission machinery are well-suited for this opportunity, especially those capable of demonstrating strong sustainability practices and relevant certifications. The procurement will include technical and cost criteria, focusing on capabilities such as lifting capacity, sustainability features, and cost-effectiveness, enabling businesses to highlight their competitive strengths in a structured process. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, offering a substantial market entry or expansion avenue within the UK's private utility sector.

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Notice Title

The Purchase of One (1) x Electric Reachstacker - 60 Tonne Capacity

Notice Description

The purchase of one (1) electric Reachstacker. * Lifting capacity of 60t first row / 45t second row * Sliding cabin * Support jacks (outriggers) * Mechanical pile slope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a58d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061181-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
Contact Name
Matt Werrett
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

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