Scope
Reference
TC01388
Description
The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the supply of four (4) new e4 low loss Amorphous HV Transformers, three (3) new Schneider RN2d RMU's and two (2) new Schneider SAAF Feeder Pillars.
Total value (estimated)
- £380,000 excluding VAT
- £475,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Proactis e-Tender Platform:
https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register
Suppliers that are already registered on the Proactis e-Tender Platform, can log-on and search for this Tender Opportunity under Hutchison Ports UK (parent company of The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company).
Please note if you are not registered, you will need to register first (it is free to do so) and then proceed in searching for the opportunity following completion of the registration.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Price | Most competitively (lowest) priced - based on items provided. |
Price | 40% |
| Technical | Meets full Equipment Specification and Delivery of Equipment is within 6 months timeframe. |
Quality | 40% |
| Deviations to Form of Contract | No material deviations to Form of Contract - Deviations will be considered material if they could result in i) additional cost or ii) additional risk to the Purchaser |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Payment terms
The Payment Terms are provided within the Tender document - Tender document included in the Expression of Interest and Conditions of Participation on the Proactis e-Tender Portal.
Description of risks to contract performance
- A Parties non compliance with its obligations under the contract.
- Changes to regulations in relation to the type of Equipment which is the subject of the contract or its use.
- Delays to Delivery of the Equipment.
- Unforeseen external factors which could impact e.g. Pricing of Materials / Availability of materials.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Interested Suppliers are to express their interest in this opportunity via the Purchasers e-Tender portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register). Please note that Suppliers will be required to register on the e-Tender portal if they are not already registered - registration is a free process to complete.
The Tender document containing the specification; submission requirements and award criteria together with the Form of Contract are available on the Purchasers e-Tender Portal.
Note: The Tender document is provided for information of the requirements and must not be completed or submitted until invited to do so following succesful completion of the Conditions of Participation stage which includes assessment of Suppliers financial standing.
Suppliers who express an interest will be required to complete and pass the Conditions of Participation and submissions must be completed by the deadline for requests to participate.
The Ports Finance Department will undertake a financial assessment of the Suppliers financial standing, using an obtained finance report. Suppliers must pass must pass both the Conditions of Participation and the financial assessment.
Succesful suppliers that pass both the Conditions of Participation and the financial assessment will be invited to tender.
Tender submissions are to be submitted via the Purchasers e-Tender portal and will be opened at a scheduled Tender Committee meeting. A preferred supplier stage will be entered into following the completion of tender assessments, this will allow for contract terms negotiations to be finalised if required.
Contracting authority
THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
- Companies House: ZC000205
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVX-4252-DPQD
Tomline House
Felixstowe
IP11 3SY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Matt Werrett
Telephone: +44 1394602775
Email: tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Website: http://www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Private utility