Scope
Reference
TC01412
Description
The provision of temporary workers to perform warehousing duties at Harwich International Ports statutory examination facility.
The warehousing duties comprise of but are not limited to:
• Handball (unloading and reloading trailers and containers).
• Small forklift (
Total value (estimated)
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Purchaser has the right to extend the contract in the event a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier, or for service provision stability where a change to the Governments requirements for examinations is being undertaken, or where the service requirements are under review.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
10 November 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The Purchaser uses Proactis e-tender platform:
https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 14 October 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charges | Price | 60% | |
| Technical | Further detailed in tender document. |
Quality | 20% |
| Deviations | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Payment terms
Payment terms are detailed in the Tender document which incorporates the Form of Contract.
Description of risks to contract performance
Change to Government requirements for examinations undertaken.
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 Harwich International Port Ltd's (the Purchaser) e-tender portal the details of which are in section v.13. Suppliers will be required to register on the e-tender portal if they are not already registered - it is free to do so.
The Tender document containing specification; submissions requirements and award criteria together with the Form of Contract are available on the Purchaser's e-tender portal. NOTE: the Tender document is provided for information of 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 suppliers financial standing.
Suppliers who express an interest will be required to complete and pass conditions of participation. These must be completed by the date at V16 Deadline for requests to participate.
The Purchaser will undertake a financial assessment of the suppliers financial standing undertaken by the Purchasers Finance Department on an obtained finance report. Suppliers must pass this financial assessment as well as the conditions of participation.
Suppliers who are successful following review of the conditions of participation, including the financial assessment will be invited to tender.
Suppliers invited to tender will be required to undertake a site visit prior to submitted their tendered bid.
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 tender assessment to allow for contract terms to be finalised if required and time allowed for the Purchaser's internal approval processes.
Contracting authority
HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT LIMITED
- Companies House: 02486146
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVG-4983-GDQG
Tomline House
Felixstowe
IP11 3SY
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Private utility