Tender

Supply of a Telescopic Handler 'Telehandler' (Mini Tender)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

30 Nov 2018 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking bids for the supply of a Telescopic Handler, referred to as a 'Telehandler', through an open procurement process under the reference SC6889/18. This tender is a key component of the construction of the National Buried Infrastructure Facility (NBIF), a significant £27.6 million project aimed at enhancing research capabilities in the UK. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12th December 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 17th January 2019, concluding by 8th March 2019. The facility is located in Edgbaston, West Midlands, and the procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for machinery classified as front-end shovel loaders without backhoe.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of construction machinery, particularly those specialising in equipment for excavation and material handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible. Given the nature of the project, businesses that offer innovative solutions and have expertise related to construction equipment and logistics in research environments will be well-positioned to seize this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Telescopic Handler 'Telehandler' (Mini Tender)

Notice Description

Supply of a Telescopic Handler 'Telehandler' (Mini Tender) REFERENCE: SC6889/18 The University of Birmingham is constructing a brand new state-of-the-art National Buried Infrastructure Facility (NBIF) - an experimental research facility for the investigation of Buried Infrastructure, expected completion early 2019. The ?27.6M NBIF is part of the ?217M UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC) that will form a co-ordinated set of interlinked national laboratories. Further details can be found at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/ukcric/national-buried-infrastructure-facility.aspx. A Telehandler is required for the following essential functions. 1) to load or distribute soils / sands / aggregate i. from an external storage silo onto a conveyor belt system, ii. to perform the above process in reverse, i.e. from the drop off conveyor belt system back onto a conveyor that re-fills the silos. iii. Approx. 400m3 of material (pit section dimensions of 8m x 5m x 10m). 2) to carry a mini-excavator and possibly a skid-steer within the research pit environment i. mini excavator/skid steer approx. 2400kg in weight ii. to enable a stable platform so the mini excavator may be lifted into the research pit by an overhead crane iii. the above process reversed to remove the mini-excavator from the pit. iv. A fork carried platform may be needed for the min-excavator to drive onto. (further details can be found in the tender document) Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-704cb379-8a8a-45c9-8ab1-5a89229e9598
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da27358b-2d02-4fc5-9ed9-fe5822a5c324
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43252000 - Front-end shovel loaders without backhoe

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2019 - 8 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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Notice Documents

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