New Hutchison Unity Building
A Tender Notice
by THE FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY COMPANY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Works)
- Duration
- 9 month
- Value
- £9M
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 30 Oct 2025
- Delivery
- 05 Mar 2026 to 01 Dec 2026
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
Suffolk:
1 buyer
- Felixstowe Dock & Railway Felixstowe
Description
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:
Renewal Options
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.
Award Criteria
| Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail) | 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. |
| Stage 1 - Technical Specification Capability (Pass/Fail) | Evidence proven capacity and reliability of your proposed modular supply chain partner(s). |
| Stage 2 - Price (60%) | Base Contract Price |
| Stage 2 - Delivery (20%) | Quality and realism of the construction programme, including phasing, logistics, and integration of modular and traditional elements. |
| Stage 2 - Sustainability (10%) | (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. |
| Stage 2 - Deviations to the Conditions of Contract/Technical Deviations (10%) | 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. |
CPV Codes
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213150 - Office block construction work
Indicators
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
• 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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d74c
- FTS 069816-2025