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

A Addendum Notice
by THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
12.5 month
Value
£52M
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
11 Aug 2025
Delivery
11 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2026
Deadline
05 Sep 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

Suffolk:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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.

Renewal Options

Delay in production or shipping requirements

Award Criteria

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.
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
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
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.
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
Stage 2 - Price Base contract price for all items set out in Part 1(a) for Element 1 and Option 1
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, 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.
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 - 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).
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

CPV Codes

  • 42414120 - Quayside cranes

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

Potential suppliers must have supplied quay cranes to operating container terminals within the past three years, they must also be able to meet the technical specification on outreach, lift height and capacity required without any deviation to the stringent wheel loading constraints. Potential suppliers must develop and submit a detailed design and full supporting calculations within the timelines that is ready for independent third-party analysis. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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

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