---
title: "Autonomous Horizontal Transport In Teesport Container Terminal 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e39d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PD TEESPORT LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# Autonomous Horizontal Transport In Teesport Container Terminal 2

Buyer: PD TEESPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e39d

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## Summary

PD Teesport Limited is currently in the tender stage for their project titled "Autonomous Horizontal Transport in Teesport Container Terminal 2," categorized under transport equipment and automation systems in the goods category. Located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom (UKC12 region), this procurement process involves the introduction of autonomous vehicles for container transport. The procurement method chosen is selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 15th December 2025 and the closing of the enquiry period on 8th December 2025. The award period is expected to conclude on 20th April 2026, with the contract period projected from 30th May 2026 to 29th May 2030, with a potential three-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment, electric vehicles, and automation systems. Companies with experience in providing advanced autonomous systems in logistics and container handling will find this particularly advantageous. The quality-focused evaluation criteria, with a 60% weighting, suggest that innovative technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency will be highly regarded. The inclusion of a commercial criteria weighting at 40% supports the need for competitive pricing, appealing to firms capable of delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions.

## Notice

The company is seeking to introduce autonomous vehicles for the horizontal transport of containers into its existing container handling operations at its Teesport Container Terminal 2 (TCT2).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 Year extension at the option of the contrating entity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074897-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 May 2026 - 29 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | PD TEESPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074897-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pdports/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pdports.co.uk/

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