Scope
Reference
TC01411
Description
The purchase of six (6) 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.
There is also a requirement for 2 different specifications as shown by Vehicle Type 1 and Vehicle Type 2,
Vehicle Type 1 (2 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
Total value (estimated)
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 5 January 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Contract locations
- UKH14 - Suffolk
- UKJ4 - Kent
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
6 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Proactis e-tender platform:
https://procontract.due-north.com/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 than 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)
23 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| STAGE 1 - Technical | Supply the Equipment (vehicle type 1) with integrated over height legs. |
Quality |
| STAGE 1 - Technical | Supply the Equipment (vehicle type 1) with support jacks. |
Quality |
| STAGE 1 - Technical | Supply the Equipment with sliding cabins. |
Quality |
| STAGE 1 - Technical | Supply the Equipment with a Lithium-ION batteries above 500kWh. |
Quality |
| STAGE 1 - Technical | Supply the Equipment with an estimated operational duty cycle between changes of 6 hours or greater in a heavy usage environment. |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Price and Delivery | Total cost for vehicle type 1 Total cost for vehicle type 2 |
Price |
| Stage 2 - Price and Delivery | Total cost of delivery for vehicle type 1 Total cost of delivery for vehicle type 2 |
Price |
| Stage 2 - Price and Delivery | Total cost of training |
Price |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | Describe how your organisation is working towards achieving Net Zero carbon emissions. Please include a copy of your Carbon Reduction Plan or equivalent. |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | Please explain how the equipment you are supplying minimises energy use and emissions across its lifecycle. Include references to energy ratings, electrification, or low-emission technologies. To... |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | What measures have been taken to ensure the equipment is designed with sustainability in mind (e.g., recycled materials, modular design, ease of repair, end-of-life recycling)? |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | List any environmental & quality certifications or standards the equipment and/or the supplier complies with (e.g., ISO 14001, Eco-Design, RoHS, REACH, CE marking). |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | What steps will you take to minimise environmental impact in production, procurement & delivery of the equipment. Demonstrate the carbon impact in tons of CO2 for the procurement of the equipment. |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | How will your contract delivery support social and environmental value in the UK & within your business location, such as biodiversity protection, air quality improvement, or local community benefits. |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability | Please describe any innovative approaches your equipment or service offers that contribute to sustainability goals (e.g., digital efficiency monitoring, AI optimisation, renewable power integration). |
Quality |
| Stage 2 - Deviations | No material deviations to Conditions of Contract or Technical Specifications - Deviations will be considered material if they could result in i) additional cost or ii) additional risk to the... |
Quality |
Weighting description
Stage 1
5 x technical questions - all pass/fail mark awarded - stage 1 is required to receive a pass mark for each technical question to proceed to stage 2. If a Supplier fails this section the evaluation of their submission shall cease.
Stage 2
Price and Delivery has 3 questions - total weighting 70%
Sustainability has 7 questions - total weighting 10%
Deviations has 1 question - total weighting 20%
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Electric Reachstacker specification cannot be met.
Downturn in global shipping, reduced number of container movements and as a result could reduce the requirement for the equipment.
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/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 contains the specification: submission requirements, two stages of award criteria (Stage 1 - Technical which will be a pass or fail and a pass mark shall be required to proceed to stage 2). Stage 2 - Cost, Sustainability and Deviations which shall be weighted criteria (as set out in the section headed Award Criteria in this notice), together with the Form of Contract. These documents are all 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 successful completion of the Conditions of Participation stage which includes assessment of the Suppliers financial standing.
Suppliers will be required to complete the Conditions of Participation. Submissions must be completed by the date for requests to participate (06/10/2025 - 1700 hours).
The Purchasers Finance Department will undertake a financial assessment of the Suppliers financial standing, using an obtained finance report. Suppliers must pass both the Conditions of Participation and the financial assessment.
Successful Suppliers that pass both the Conditions of Participation and the financial assessment will be invited to tender.
Tender submissions are required to be submitted via the Purchasers e-tender portal and will be opened following submission at a scheduled tender committee meeting. A preferred Supplier stage will be entered into following the completion of the tender assessments, this will allow for contract terms negotiations to be finalised as 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
Email: tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Private utility