--- title: "New Hutchison Unity Building" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY" published: "2025-10-30" --- # New Hutchison Unity Building Buyer: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c.json) ## Summary The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company is seeking a contractor for the design and construction of a new office building called the "New Hutchison Unity Building" in Felixstowe, UK. The procurement process follows a 'selective' procurement method, executed via a 'Competitive flexible procedure'. The tender, associated with the industry categories of modular and portable buildings as well as commercial and office block construction work, is currently in the "Tender" stage. The project involves a two-stage design and build approach, aiming for completion between March 2026 and December 2026. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 30th November 2025, with contracts expected to be awarded by 4th March 2026. The total contract value is approximately £9,000,000, with the possibility for renewal and additional options. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hybrid construction methods that combine modular design with traditional building techniques. Companies with experience in managing large-scale projects, offering innovative construction solutions, and demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. This process requires suppliers to engage in collaborative planning and provide transparency in cost management, thereby favouring those with expertise in both pre-construction collaboration and execution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to apply, with appropriate criteria in place to assess financial capacity and organisational capability. ## Notice The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company (the "Employer") is procuring the services of a contractor to design and construct a hybrid (modular building with traditional core) new building. The procurement is proposed to follow a two-stage design and build route. This will enable early contractor involvement with the design and supply chain to enhance opportunities to effectively manage costs and meet delivery targets. The proposed form of contract for the building works will be JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 ("the Building Contract") with Employer's standard amendments. It is envisaged that the construction works ("the Works") are procured using a performance specification ("the Employer's Requirements") prepared by the Design Team and approved by the Employer. Early contractor involvement under a JCT Pre-Contract Services Agreement ("PCSA") with Employer's standard amendments is proposed (amendments to be shared later). The Employer will require the Contractor to have professional capability and experience of the following services: Under the PCSA: * Collaborate with the Employer's Project Team on buildability and value engineering. * Suggest value engineering solutions to improve cost and efficiency. * Develop a construction programme and cost plans with the Cost Consultant. * Develop the Construction phase plan. * Provide market insights into the supply chain modern methods of construction and modular. * Co-ordinate the selection of subcontractors that meet the Employer's requirements. * Continue the design from Stage 3+ through to concluded RIBA stage 4. * Operate an open book and transparent procurement process, following requirements to be set out in the ITT * Provide a detailed and agreed contract sum analysis with supporting cost schedules for the Contract. Under the Contract: * To complete the design works for the Works. * To carry out and complete the construction of the Works. * Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015. Under the Contract: * To complete the design works for the Works. * To carry out and complete the construction of the Works. * Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The right to additional or alternative purchases while the contract is valid. Renewal: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company will have the right to extend the contract in event: - a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier; - a review of the Employer's requirements has not been concluded; -supply chain or programme delays 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/069816-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | £9,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings - 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings - 45213150 - Office block construction work ## Release History - 30 Oct 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069816-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069816-2025 30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/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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