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New Hutchison Unity Building

THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:55.

Opportunity overview

The 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.

Classification

  • CPV44211100 — Modular and portable buildings
  • CPV45213100 — Construction work for commercial buildings
  • CPV45213150 — Office block construction work

Lots

  • Lot 1£9m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
TC01398
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
How to submit
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.
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
30 Nov 2025, 17:00

Procedure

Features
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.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
4 Mar 2026, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
9,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
10,800,000

Options

Description
The right to additional or alternative purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal

Description
The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company will have the right to extend the contract in event: - a tendered process has been delayed or has not resulted in a successful preferred supplier; - a review of the Employer's requirements has not been concluded; -supply chain or programme delays For clarity this right is reserved for The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, not the contractor.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Suppliers will need to pass the Conditions of Participation set out in the Proactis e-tender portal to receive the tender documentation. Suppliers will need to pass the financial assessment as part of the Conditions of Participation. Tender award criteria consists of two stages: Stage 1 will be technical assessment of the tender submissions and shall be a pass/fail assessment. Suppliers will need to achieve a pass mark for all of stage 1 to proceed to stage 2. Stage 2 will form assessment of cost (60%), delivery (20%) sustainability (10% ) and deviations to the form of tender (10%). The award criteria is set out in the tender documents.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail)
Type
quality
Description
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.
Criterion 2
Name
Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail)
Type
quality
Description
Evidence proven capacity and reliability of your proposed modular supply chain partner(s).
Criterion 3
Name
Stage 2 - Price (60%)
Type
price
Description
Base Contract Price
Criterion 4
Name
Stage 2 - Delivery (20%)
Type
quality
Description
Quality and realism of the construction programme, including phasing, logistics, and integration of modular and traditional elements.
Criterion 5
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability (10%)
Type
quality
Description
(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.
Criterion 6
Name
Stage 2 - Deviations to the Conditions of Contract/Technical Deviations (10%)
Type
quality
Description
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.

Contract period

Ends
1 Dec 2026, 23:59
Starts
5 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
44211100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Modular and portable buildings
Entry 2
Id
45213100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for commercial buildings
Entry 3
Id
45213150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Office block construction work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
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.
Entry 3
Id
069816-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Oct 2025, 15:27

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-ZC000205
Name
THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH14
Country
GB
Locality
Felixstowe
Postal Code
IP11 3SY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Tomline House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
ZC000205
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PRVX-4252-DPQD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Felixstowe · UKH14 · IP11 3SY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH14 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c-2025-10-30T15:27:22ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·