--- title: "TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY" published: "2025-09-29" --- # TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes Buyer: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1.json) ## Summary The procurement process detailed is an open procedure for the acquisition of four ship-to-shore quay cranes by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, a private utility entity located in Felixstowe, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes," falls under the goods category and is specifically focused on quayside cranes as per the CPV classification. The award stage was completed on 29th September 2025, with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. being awarded the contract valued at £43,594,074. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd October 2025 and conclude on 1st October 2027, with delivery to the Port of Felixstowe. This procurement was guided by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and met all technical and sustainability criteria outlined during the tender stage. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in large-scale industrial machinery with a proven track record of delivering quay cranes. Companies that can not only meet the technical specifications but also incorporate sustainability into their practices, such as achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and minimal energy usage, are well-placed to compete. Additionally, businesses that are adept in providing lifecycle maintenance strategies and possess financial robustness may find lucrative prospects in this project, as demonstrated by the significant contract value awarded. The opportunity caters to manufacturers who have experience working within the stringent technical and performance criteria required by large port operations. ## Notice The Port of Felixstowe requires four (4) ship to shore quay cranes for the handling of ISO containers and other defined loads with challenging technical specifications, particularly with regard to wheel load bearing capacity. Delivery to Port of Felixstowe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060700-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,000,000 | | Lots value | £52,000,000 | | Awards value | £43,594,074 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | SHANGHAI ZHENHUA HEAVY INDUSTRIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42414120 - Quayside cranes ## Release History - 29 Sep 2025 at 19:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060700-2025 - 11 Aug 2025 at 15:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047751-2025 - 11 Aug 2025 at 15:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047746-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 17:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047444-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060700-2025 29th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047751-2025 11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047746-2025 11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047444-2025 8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://cn.zpmc.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://procontract.due-north.com/supplierregistration/register - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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