Tender

The Supply of Fabrication and Engineering Services

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company has initiated a procurement process for the supply of fabrication and engineering services, with a primary focus on mechanical fitting and coded welders for the repair and manufacture of port equipment. This process is in the tender stage, with the tender document available on the Proactis e-Tender Portal. Located in Felixstowe, UK, the company operates within the private utility sector. Interested parties must express their interest by 24th November 2025, and successful contractors will be invited to bid, following the submission of necessary documents and a site visit. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd May 2026, and will run until 1st May 2029, with the possibility of extension depending on circumstances.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly in the engineering and fabrication domains. Companies equipped to handle mechanical engineering and welding tasks, as well as those capable of supplying necessary tools and equipment, would be well-suited to apply. The selective procurement process highlights the importance of meeting both quality and cost standards, making it ideal for businesses that can deliver technical precision and competitive pricing. Firms with expertise in maintaining port equipment, such as cranes, are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging this opportunity for long-term involvement with a leading port company.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Fabrication and Engineering Services

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the provision of mechanical fitting and coded welders, to undertake mechanical engineering, welding and fabrication works both for repair and manufacture of port equipment. Specific tasks will include but are not be limited to trolley rail joint repairs, replacements and rework on Quay cranes, Rubber tyred gantry cranes and rail mounted gantry cranes. The Contractor will be expected to supply various tools and equipment to undertake the services. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") (as amended) may apply to this tender. Further information will be provided to those suppliers who pass the Conditions of Participation stage and are invited to tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company has the right to extend the contract if a tender process has been delayed or has not resulted in a succesful preferred supplier. For clarity this right is reserved for The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company not the Contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069105-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-10-02

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
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

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