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New Hutchison Unity Building

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

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30 Oct 2025 at 15:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company is seeking a contractor for the design and construction of a new office building called the "New Hutchison Unity Building" in Felixstowe, UK. The procurement process follows a 'selective' procurement method, executed via a 'Competitive flexible procedure'. The tender, associated with the industry categories of modular and portable buildings as well as commercial and office block construction work, is currently in the "Tender" stage. The project involves a two-stage design and build approach, aiming for completion between March 2026 and December 2026. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 30th November 2025, with contracts expected to be awarded by 4th March 2026. The total contract value is approximately £9,000,000, with the possibility for renewal and additional options.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hybrid construction methods that combine modular design with traditional building techniques. Companies with experience in managing large-scale projects, offering innovative construction solutions, and demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. This process requires suppliers to engage in collaborative planning and provide transparency in cost management, thereby favouring those with expertise in both pre-construction collaboration and execution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to apply, with appropriate criteria in place to assess financial capacity and organisational capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Hutchison Unity Building

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company (the "Employer") is procuring the services of a contractor to design and construct a hybrid (modular building with traditional core) new building. The procurement is proposed to follow a two-stage design and build route. This will enable early contractor involvement with the design and supply chain to enhance opportunities to effectively manage costs and meet delivery targets. The proposed form of contract for the building works will be JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 ("the Building Contract") with Employer's standard amendments. It is envisaged that the construction works ("the Works") are procured using a performance specification ("the Employer's Requirements") prepared by the Design Team and approved by the Employer. Early contractor involvement under a JCT Pre-Contract Services Agreement ("PCSA") with Employer's standard amendments is proposed (amendments to be shared later). The Employer will require the Contractor to have professional capability and experience of the following services: Under the PCSA: * Collaborate with the Employer's Project Team on buildability and value engineering. * Suggest value engineering solutions to improve cost and efficiency. * Develop a construction programme and cost plans with the Cost Consultant. * Develop the Construction phase plan. * Provide market insights into the supply chain modern methods of construction and modular. * Co-ordinate the selection of subcontractors that meet the Employer's requirements. * Continue the design from Stage 3+ through to concluded RIBA stage 4. * Operate an open book and transparent procurement process, following requirements to be set out in the ITT * Provide a detailed and agreed contract sum analysis with supporting cost schedules for the Contract. Under the Contract: * To complete the design works for the Works. * To carry out and complete the construction of the Works. * Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015. Under the Contract: * To complete the design works for the Works. * To carry out and complete the construction of the Works. * Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional or alternative purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company will have the right to extend the contract in event: - a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier; - a review of the Employer's requirements has not been concluded; -supply chain or programme delays For clarity this right is reserved for The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, not the contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069816-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45213150 - Office block construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Western Felixstowe
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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