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The Supply of Fabrication and Engineering Services

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

Buyer Address: Tomline House, Felixstowe, UKH14, IP11 3SY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@fdrc.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
1250000.0 GBP
Gross: 1500000 GBP
Published
28 Oct 2025, 16:08
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the provision of mechanical fitting and coded welders, to undertake mechanical engineering, welding and fabrication works both for repair and manufacture of port equipment. Specific tasks will include but are not be limited to trolley rail joint repairs, replacements and rework on Quay cranes, Rubber tyred gantry cranes and rail mounted gantry cranes. The Contractor will be expected to supply various tools and equipment to undertake the services. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") (as amended) may apply to this tender. Further information will be provided to those suppliers who pass the Conditions of Participation stage and are invited to tender.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069105-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,250,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,500,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-05-01T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): The Fees (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Deviations (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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