Buyer Name: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
Buyer Address: Tomline House, Felixstowe, UKH14, IP11 3SY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: tenders@fdrc.co.uk
Buyer Name: THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
Buyer Address: Tomline House, Felixstowe, UKH14, IP11 3SY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: tenders@fdrc.co.uk
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.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069816-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The right to additional or alternative purchases while the contract is valid.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 10,800,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-01T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Stage 2 - Price (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 2 - Delivery (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 2 - Sustainability (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 2 - Deviations to the Conditions of Contract/Technical Deviations (10%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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