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 requires the supply of ten (10) fully electric 4.5 tonne forklift trucks and five (5) battery chargers with (but not limited to): Minimum load capacity 4500KG @600mm load centre Minimum lift height 3000mm Mast standard or duplex 2°F - 6°B of tilt Carriage integral sideshift with 1200mm forks Hydraulic fork spread is not required. Loadguard shall be fitted by form of bolts and not welded in place. (refer to full specification for further details)
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048958-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 900,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,080,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 1 - Technical
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Stage 2 - Price and Delivery
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 2 - Sustainability
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stage 2 - Deviations
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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