Official UK procurement notice
New Hutchison Unity Building
Authority: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company (the "Employer") is procuring the services of a contractor to design and construct a hybrid (modular building with traditional core) new building. The procurement is proposed to follow a two-stage design and build route. This will enable early contractor involvement with the design and supply chain to enhance opportunities to effectively manage costs and meet delivery targets. The proposed form of contract for the building works will be JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 ("the Building Contract") with Employer's standard amendments. It is envisaged that the construction works ("the Works") are procured using a performance specification ("the Employer's Requirements") prepared by the Design Team and approved by the Employer. Early contractor involvement under a JCT Pre-Contract Services Agreement ("PCSA") with Employer's standard amendments is proposed (amendments to be shared later).
The Employer will require the Contractor to have professional capability and experience of the following services:
Under the PCSA:
- Collaborate with the Employer's Project Team on buildability and value engineering.
- Suggest value engineering solutions to improve cost and efficiency.
- Develop a construction programme and cost plans with the Cost Consultant.
- Develop the Construction phase plan.
- Provide market insights into the supply chain modern methods of construction and modular.
- Co-ordinate the selection of subcontractors that meet the Employer's requirements.
- Continue the design from Stage 3+ through to concluded RIBA stage 4.
- Operate an open book and transparent procurement process, following requirements to be set out in the ITT
- Provide a detailed and agreed contract sum analysis with supporting cost schedules for the Contract.
Under the Contract:
- To complete the design works for the Works.
- To carry out and complete the construction of the Works.
- Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.
Under the Contract:
- To complete the design works for the Works.
- To carry out and complete the construction of the Works.
- Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.
- How the procedure runs: The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the provision of a new office building. The site for the works extends to around 6 acres and the building will be circa 4,500m2 GIA across 3 floors up to a maximum height of 17m. The fit out of the building will be to CAT A+ to be defined at RIBA 4. A hybrid construction is proposed with a traditional core and modular exterior as described in the Specification Brief provided at the Conditions of Participation stage in the Employer's e-tender system. The proposed form of contract for the building works will be JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. The full tender documentation will be available to those suppliers who successfully pass the Conditions of Participation stage.
CPV: Construction work for commercial buildings · Modular and portable buildings · Office block construction work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£9,000,000
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity will be assessed as part of the Conditions of Participation. The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company will obtain finance reports on those suppliers that complete Conditions of Participation. The finance reports will be assessed by the Employer's finance department considering the estimated spend under the contract to determine suppliers financial capacity.
Suppliers must be registered entities.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail): Evidence that design and construction capability for similar value and scope of the hybrid (modular building with traditional core) new building can be supplied as per the Employer's Requirements. Provide three examples with contact details of references.
- Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail): Evidence proven capacity and reliability of your proposed modular supply chain partner(s).
- Stage 2 - Price (60%): Base Contract Price
- Stage 2 - Delivery (20%): Quality and realism of the construction programme, including phasing, logistics, and integration of modular and traditional elements.
- Stage 2 - Sustainability (10%): (a) Describe how your organisation is working towards achieving Net Zero carbon emissions. Please include a copy of your Carbon Reduction Plan or equivalent (b) Please explain how the works you are supplying will minimises energy use and emissions across its lifecycle. Include references to energy ratings, fuel efficiency, waste management and circular economy. (c) What measures have been taken to ensure the works will be designed with sustainability in mind (e.g., recycled materials, modular design, energy efficiency and building performance)? (d) What steps will you take to minimise environmental impact in production, procurement & delivery of the works. Demonstrate the carbon impact in tons of CO2 for the procurement of the works. (e) How will your contract delivery support social and environmental value in the UK, such as biodiversity protection, air quality improvement, or local community benefits. (f) Please describe any innovative approaches your construction delivery or service offers that contribute to sustainability goals.
- Stage 2 - Deviations to the Conditions of Contract/Technical Deviations (10%): No material deviations to Conditions of Contract/Technical Deviations. Deviations will be considered material if they could result in i) additional cost or ii) additional risk to the Employer.
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity will be assessed as part of the Conditions of Participation. The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company will obtain finance reports on those suppliers that complete Conditions of Participation. The finance reports will be assessed by the Employer's finance department considering the estimated spend under the contract to determine suppliers financial capacity.
Suppliers must be registered entities.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 30 Oct 2025, 15:27 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Oct 2025, 15:27 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 4 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
TC01398- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-069816- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d74cFind a Tender
- How it runs
The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company requires the provision of a new office building.
The site for the works extends to around 6 acres and the building will be circa 4,500m2 GIA across 3 floors up to a maximum height of 17m. The fit out of the building will be to CAT A+ to be defined at RIBA 4.
A hybrid construction is proposed with a traditional core and modular exterior as described in the Specification Brief provided at the Conditions of Participation stage in the Employer's e-tender system.
The proposed form of contract for the building works will be JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. The full tender documentation will be available to those suppliers who successfully pass the Conditions of Participation stage.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 30 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline
- 30 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Proactis e-tender platform:
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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.
Timeline
30 Oct 2025 → 5 Mar 2026 · 4 dates- Tender notice published356 days ago30 Oct 2025, 15:27 GMT
- Submission deadline325 days ago30 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by230 days ago4 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts230 days ago5 Mar 2026
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published30 Oct 2025, 15:27 GMTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Full tender documents will be provided to those suppliers successfully passing the Conditions of Participation stage. These will be available in the Proactis e-tender system.
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender