Tender

The supply of Mechanical Fitting, Fabrication and Welding Services

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "The supply of Mechanical Fitting, Fabrication and Welding Services" in the "services" industry category. The contract value is estimated at up to £1,500,000 and is classified under "private utility" for procurement. The procurement process follows a "selective" method, described as a "Competitive flexible procedure." The location for the contract work is the UKH14 region, specifically Felixstowe in the United Kingdom. Contractors must express interest through the Proactis e-Tender Platform before the deadline on 20 January 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 1 June 2026 and end on 31 May 2029, with a possible extension option until May 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical fitting, fabrication, and welding, aiming to expand their operations within the utility sector. Companies with capabilities in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in compliance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, are well-suited to compete. The tender encourages participation by requiring interested parties to pass conditions of participation and a financial assessment, followed by a site visit to the Port of Felixstowe. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to demonstrate both technical expertise and cost-effectiveness, providing a strategic gateway to form long-term partnerships with a major player in the transportation and logistics industry.

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Notice Information

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. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084717-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-11-01

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
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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