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TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:36.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV42414120 — Quayside cranes

Lots

  • Lot 1£52m

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
TC01361
Status
complete
Published risks
Global events that effect production or shipment of the Cranes. Change of legislation
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
Proactis - e-tender platform: https://procontract.due-north.com/supplierregistration/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 and then proceed in searching for the opportunity following completion of the registration.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
047746-2025
Description
Amendment to the Technical Specification and Form of Tender documents and additional information supplied in Appendix 5. All documents are available through Proactis e-tender portal and have been updated. https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
Entry 2
Id
047751-2025
Description
Electronic submissions accepted

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
5 Sept 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
The payment terms are provided within the tender documents.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
52,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
62,400,000

Renewal

Description
Delay in production or shipping requirements

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Conditions of Participation as set out in Proactis e-tender portal. Suppliers will need to pass the financial assessment and 3 general questions on the type of purchase and compliance requirements to proceed to stage 1 . Stage 1 will be technical assessment of tender submissions and shall be a pass/fail assessment. Suppliers will need to achieve a pass mark for all of stage 1 to move to stage 2. Stage 2 will form assessment of cost (60%), delivery (20%), sustainability (10%) and deviations to the technical specification and form of contract (10%) shall be weighted criteria.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
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
Type
quality
Description
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.
Criterion 2
Name
Stage 1 - A detailed maintenance strategy
Type
quality
Description
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
Criterion 3
Name
Stage 1 - Equipment Performance
Type
quality
Description
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
Criterion 4
Name
Stage 1 - Spare Parts Management
Type
quality
Description
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.
Criterion 5
Name
Stage 2 - Delivery and commissioning lead time
Type
quality
Description
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
Criterion 6
Name
Stage 2 - Price
Type
price
Description
Base contract price for all items set out in Part 1(a) for Element 1 and Option 1
Criterion 7
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
Describe how your organisation is working towards achieving Net Zero carbon emissions. Please include a copy of your Carbon Reduction Plan or equivalent
Criterion 8
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
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.
Criterion 9
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
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)?
Criterion 10
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
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).
Criterion 11
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
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.
Criterion 12
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
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.
Criterion 13
Name
Stage 2 - Sustainibility
Type
quality
Description
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).
Criterion 14
Name
Stage 2 - Deviations to the Conditions of Contract or Technical Specification
Type
quality
Description
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

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2026, 23:59
Starts
11 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
The Purchasers Finance Department will undertake a financial assessment of the Suppliers financial standing, using an obtained finance report. Suppliers must pass this assessment.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
42414120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Quayside cranes

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
047444-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
8 Aug 2025, 18:02
Entry 3
Id
047746-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Aug 2025, 16:11
Entry 4
Id
047751-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Aug 2025, 16:17

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
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PXJJ-5982-NGLW
Name
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
CN
Country
CN
Locality
SHANGHAI
Postal Code
200125
Country Name
China
Street Address
3261 Dongfang Road, Pudong New Area

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Identifier

Id
PXJJ-5982-NGLW
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
TC01361 - Purchase of Four (4) Ship to Shore Quay Cranes
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
42414120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Quayside cranes

Value

Amount
43,594,074
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
52,312,888

Documents

Entry 1
Id
060700-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
29 Sept 2025, 20:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXJJ-5982-NGLW
Name
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
3 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
1 Oct 2027, 23:59
Starts
3 Oct 2025, 00:00

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-0584a1-2025-09-29T20:38:05+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·