This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 18:25

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The supply of Mechanical Fitting, Fabrication and Welding Services" under the utilities category. The contract, awarded on 12th May 2026, pertains to services to be delivered in the UKH14 region of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement followed a Competitive flexible procedure. The scheduled contract period starts on 2nd June 2026 and ends on 1st June 2029, with a maximum extension possible until 1st June 2030, under specific conditions. The awarded contract, valued at £1,880,058.46, involves the provision of mechanical services and repair work, as well as the supply of necessary tools and equipment. Matrix Port Services Limited has been identified as the supplier for this project.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the repair and maintenance services industry. Businesses proficient in mechanical fitting, fabrication, and welding, and equipped to meet the stringent technical requirements and costs, are well-positioned to compete. Participation in such tenders could enable companies to expand their service offerings, gain valuable experience within the utilities sector, and build relationships with key industry players like The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company. Potential suppliers must navigate a structured participation process, demonstrating their financial standing and quality of service to successfully compete in future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The supply of Mechanical Fitting, Fabrication and Welding Services

Notice Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the provision of Mechanical Fitting, Fabrication and Welding Services. The Contractor will be expected to supply various tools and equipment to undertake the services.

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-05f9eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262680 - Welding

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,880,058 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX PORT SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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