---
title: "The Purchase of Electric Reachstackers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0597e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# The Purchase of Electric Reachstackers

Buyer: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0597e0

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## Summary

The public procurement process executed by The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company involves the acquisition of seven electric Reachstackers over a two-year period. The contract, valued at approximately £3.14 million, falls under the industry categories of electrical machinery and transport equipment, and is located in the UKH14 region of the United Kingdom. Procurement was conducted under a selective method titled "Competitive flexible procedure," and as of 9th February 2026, the contract phase is in its award stage. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with all contracting stages complete, save for the pending finalisation of the award. The supplier, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., is tasked with providing the equipment according to detailed specifications for different vehicle types.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies that specialise in advanced electric vehicle manufacturing, specifically those with capabilities in the heavy machinery and transportation equipment sectors. Businesses with a focus on sustainable, innovative solutions that align with the UK's carbon reduction goals would be particularly well-suited to pursuing similar contracts. Companies that have strong financial health assessed through rigorous financial standing evaluations and can demonstrate compliance with relevant standards such as sustainability certifications would benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. This contract serves as a pathway for large-scale manufacturers to secure significant projects in the utility domain while contributing to the expansion of their operational scope within the UK market.

## Notice

The purchase of seven (7) electric Reachstackers supplied in two (2) batches over two (2) years. *Please note additional unit (Vehicle Type 2) now being purchased by sister Port - Thamesport (London) Limited as part of Year 1 - Batch 1*. Thamesport (London) Limited are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 Regulations. **Please note additional unit (Vehicle Type 1) now being purchased by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company as part of Year 1 - Batch 1** There is also a requirement for 2 different specifications as shown by Vehicle Type 1 and Vehicle Type 2, Vehicle Type 1 (3 Assets) * Lifting capacity of 45t first row / 35t second row * Wheelbase no longer that 6.6m. * Sliding cabin * Support jacks * Mechanical pile slope * Integrated over height legs on the spreader Vehicle Type 2 (4 assets) * Lifting capacity of 45t first row / 31t second row * Wheelbase no longer that 6.6m. * Sliding cabin * Mechanical pile slope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011298-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | £3,115,888 |
| 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, TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHANGHAI ZHENHUA HEAVY INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011298-2026
- 3 Oct 2025 at 12:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062148-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055521-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011298-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062148-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055521-2025
  10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://cn.zpmc.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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