TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes
THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANYcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-0584a1Procurement Act 2023active
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£43.6m
Awarded 28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
1 awarded
Published
29 Sept 2025
Description
The Port of Felixstowe requires four (4) ship to shore quay cranes for the handling of ISO containers and other defined loads with challenging technical specifications, particularly with regard to wheel load bearing capacity. Delivery to Port of Felixstowe.
Scope
- Reference
- TC01361
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 07 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2026Possible extension to 31 Jan 2027
Delay in production or shipping requirements
- CPV classifications
- 42414120
- Contract locations
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Evidence for the supply of a quay crane and Detailed Technical Design outlining the design calculations as a minimum in line with the technical specification criteria. These calculations shall be used for wheel loads in normal and storm condition | Evidence that a quay crane can be supplied as per the technical specification. AND A Detailed Technical Design shall be submitted outlining the design calculations as a minimum in line with the technical specification criteria. These calculations shall be used for wheel loads in normal and storm condition. Refer to Part IV in the Form of Tender document for technical details to be met. | quality | — |
| Stage 1 - A detailed maintenance strategy | A detailed maintenance strategy over the expected operational life of the quay crane (to achieve up to 4 million cycle). Include: • Preventive and corrective maintenance schedules • Labour and spare parts assumptions • Downtime impact and mitigation In addition - Submit the following if available: • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model in spreadsheet format • Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) or sensitivity analysis | quality | — |
| Stage 1 - Equipment Performance | Provide evidence of equipment performance and expected/proven metrics of equivalent cranes already supplied to other customers with measurable targets linked to proactive maintenance and performance monitoring | quality | — |
| Stage 1 - Spare Parts Management | Describe how you would support our spare parts management. This shall include availability timelines, sourcing approach (i.e. direct purchase or consignment), and how you will assist in the management of obsolescence over the crane's operational life. | quality | — |
| Stage 2 - Delivery and commissioning lead time | Delivery lead time and Commission to final acceptance - from date the order is placed to fully operable as set out in Part III (a) is accepted by the Purchaser | quality | — |
| Stage 2 - Price | Base contract price for all items set out in Part 1(a) for Element 1 and Option 1 | 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, fuel efficiency, electrification, or low-emission technologies. To include expected energy usage in one container, move and one kilometre of gantry operation at full speed. | 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 - Sustainibility | 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 to the Conditions of Contract or Technical Specification | 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 | quality | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
The Purchasers Finance Department will undertake a financial assessment of the Suppliers financial standing, using an obtained finance report. Suppliers must pass this assessment.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£43.6m
Award date
28 Sept 2025
Contract start
02 Oct 2025
Contract end
01 Oct 2027
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