Tenders/Reefer Container Services at London Gateway Port

Reefer Container Services at London Gateway Port

LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED

Published: Nov 13, 2026

Updated: Nov 13, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Maritime, Logistics and Freight. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

DP World London Gateway is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide comprehensive reefer container management services at London Gateway Port. The contract will cover the provision of all labour, supervision, equipment, management and operational support required to ensure the safe, efficient and continuous management of refrigerated containers across the terminal. The procurement is being conducted as a utilities contract under the Procurement Act 2023 using a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The successful supplier will be responsible for the plugging and unplugging of reefer containers, monitoring of refrigerated units, alarm response, defect identification and escalation, vessel attendance, customer support, reporting and associated reefer operations. Services must be delivered on a 24-hour, 365-day basis and support the operational requirements of one of the UK's busiest deep-sea container terminals. The contractor will be expected to maintain high levels of operational performance, safety and customer service while supporting DP World's growth objectives and commitment to continuous improvement. Tenderers should demonstrate relevant experience within port, terminal, logistics or other comparable operational environments, together with robust health and safety management systems, business continuity arrangements and sufficient resources to mobilise and deliver the service throughout the contract term. The anticipated contract term is three (3) years, with an option for DP World to extend for a further twenty four (24) months subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing business requirements. Key Contract Objectives - Safe and efficient management of reefer container operations. - Achievement of agreed service levels and KPIs. - Rapid response to reefer alarms and operational issues. - High levels of customer service and operational reporting. - Continuous improvement and innovation in reefer management processes. - Maintenance of the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 108207-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED

LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 108207-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.