Reefer Container Services at London Gateway Port
- Buyer
- LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Closes
- 18 December 2026
- Where
- London, the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
DP World London Gateway, a large deep-sea port, wants a contractor to run the day-to-day management of refrigerated shipping containers (reefers) across its terminal. The contract is worth about £7 million over three years, with an optional 24-month extension, and covers staff, supervision, equipment and round-the-clock operations.
What the buyer wants
• Plug and unplug refrigerated containers, monitor their cooling units, and respond to alarms, identifying and escalating any defects. • Attend vessels, support customers, and provide operational reporting, delivering the service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Show relevant experience in port, terminal, logistics or comparable operations, with strong health and safety systems, business continuity arrangements, and enough resources to mobilise and deliver the full service.
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The high contract value, the requirement to provide all labour, equipment and supervision on a 24/365 basis, and the need for relevant port or terminal experience are likely to rule out most small businesses unless they can show they have the scale and track record to deliver it.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
Where to apply
The notice doesn't name a website for bids. Ask the buyer how to apply, using the contact on the official notice.
Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at Lgprocurement@dpworld.com.
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