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title: "The Supply of Diesel Engine Fitting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054432"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# The Supply of Diesel Engine Fitting Services

Buyer: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054432

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## Summary

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, located in Felixstowe, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Diesel Engine Fitting Services" targeting the private utility sector. This contract involves the maintenance and fitting services for port operation equipment, including cranes and emergency generators within the UKH14 region. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure, with the award announced on 18th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2026 and could potentially extend until the end of 2029. VOLSPEC LIMITED, an SME based in Maldon, has been appointed as the supplier, with the contract value estimated at £522,181.25 excluding VAT. 

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair, maintenance, and diesel engine fitting services. It is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises capable of providing comprehensive maintenance solutions, including necessary tools and software, as required by the tender specifications. Businesses with expertise in engineering services and the capability to handle the complexities of port equipment maintenance are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. Understanding and navigating the regulatory nuances associated with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 is essential for participants, highlighting the need for experienced contractors in the field.

## Notice

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the supply of on-site diesel engine fitting services for port operation equipment, which at times will require the use of mobile elevated work platforms. The services will be required on types of equipment shown below: Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes; Emergency generator standby sets; and miscellaneous Port related plant and equipment. The Contractor will be expected to supply various tools, equipment and software to undertake the services. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") (as amended) may apply to this tender. The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company understand that two staff of the incumbent contractor currently undertake these services, 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074857-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | £660,000 |
| Awards value | £522,181 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY |
| Locality | FELIXSTOWE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP11 3SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Western Felixstowe |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLSPEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51140000 - Installation services of engines
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074857-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 09:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030489-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074857-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030489-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk
- http://www.volspec.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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