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PROVISION OF TEMPORARY WORKERS TO UNDERTAKE WAREHOUSING DUTIES AT THE HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT STATUTORY EXAMINATION AREA

HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LIMITED

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Harwich International Port Limited is seeking tenders for the provision of temporary workers to perform warehousing duties at their statutory examination area. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, under a competitive flexible procedure, which falls within the services category for private utilities. The project is located in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 10th November 2025, and the award period ending on 13th January 2026. The estimated contract value is £2,400,000 and the contract could potentially be extended beyond the initial term of 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in temporary staffing solutions within the warehousing and logistics sector. Businesses experienced in providing logistical support, including unloading and reloading trailers and containers, are well-suited to meet the tender requirements. The procurement method enables interested suppliers to express interest via Harwich International Port Limited's e-tender portal. This could be particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in utility service provisions. Successful bidders will have an opportunity to secure a substantial contract, with potential for extension depending on future government requirements.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF TEMPORARY WORKERS TO UNDERTAKE WAREHOUSING DUTIES AT THE HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT STATUTORY EXAMINATION AREA

Notice Description

The provision of temporary workers to perform warehousing duties at Harwich International Ports statutory examination facility. The warehousing duties comprise of but are not limited to: * Handball (unloading and reloading trailers and containers). * Small forklift (

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Purchaser has the right to extend the contract in the event a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier, or for service provision stability where a change to the Governments requirements for examinations is being undertaken, or where the service requirements are under review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065350-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-10-14

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LIMITED
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
TLH3 Essex

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

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