Official UK procurement notice
The Purchase of Electric Reachstackers
Authority: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe purchase of seven (7) 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.
**Please note additional unit (Vehicle Type 1) now being purchased by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company as part of Year 1 - Batch 1**
There is also a requirement for 2 different specifications as shown by Vehicle Type 1 and Vehicle Type 2,
Vehicle Type 1 (3 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
- How the procedure runs: 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.
CPV: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£4,500,000
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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).
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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: Supply the Equipment (vehicle type 1) with integrated over height legs.
- STAGE 1 - Technical: Supply the Equipment (vehicle type 1) with support jacks.
- STAGE 1 - Technical: Supply the Equipment with sliding cabins.
- STAGE 1 - Technical: Supply the Equipment with a Lithium-ION batteries above 500kWh.
- STAGE 1 - Technical: Supply the Equipment with an estimated operational duty cycle between changes of 6 hours or greater in a heavy usage environment.
- Stage 2 - Price and Delivery: Total cost for vehicle type 1 Total cost for vehicle type 2
- Stage 2 - Price and Delivery: Total cost of delivery for vehicle type 1 Total cost of delivery for vehicle type 2
- Stage 2 - Price and Delivery: Total cost of training
- 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.
- 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 include expected energy usage in one container, move and one kilometre of travel at full speed.
- 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)?
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 Purchaser.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 10 Sept 2025, 16:08 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Feb 2026, 11:20 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 23 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
TC01411- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-055521- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597e0Find a Tender
- How it runs
Interested suppliers are to express their interest in this opportunity via the Purchasers e-tender portal
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.
- Risks
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.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 6 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline
- 6 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 6 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Proactis e-tender platform:
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.
Timeline
10 Sept 2025 → 18 Feb 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published10 Sept 2025, 16:08 BST
- Clarification questions by380 days ago6 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline380 days ago6 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Award decision expected by302 days ago23 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts290 days ago5 Jan 2026
- Assessment summaries sent255 days ago9 Feb 2026
- Latest notice published254 days ago9 Feb 2026, 11:20 GMT
- Standstill ends245 days ago18 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Sept 2025- Tender notice published10 Sept 2025, 16:08 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published3 Oct 2025, 13:20 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £4,500,0003 Oct 2025, 13:20 BSTwas £3,750,000
- Contract award notice published9 Feb 2026, 11:20 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete9 Feb 2026, 11:20 GMT
- Contract signature expected1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Published amendments (1)
Please note that the total number of electric reachstackers being purchased has now increased from 5 to 6. The requirement is for an additional electric reachstacker to specification of vehicle type 2 (as per the specification). The additional unit is required and will be purchased by sister port - Thamesport (London) Limited and the requirement will be included under this process. Note that Thame…
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.The Purchase of Seven (7) Electric Reachstackers1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 | £3,115,888 | 3 Feb 2026standstill to 18 Feb 2026 | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender