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01 Apr 2021 at 00:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting an open tender for the provision of mobile cranes with qualified operators to support training delivery at HMS Sultan, located in Gosport, United Kingdom. This four-year Framework Agreement, with a total value of £70,116.67, is currently active during the tender stage. Suppliers must submit their responses by 29 April 2021, with the contract performance commencing on 1 June 2021 and running until 31 May 2025. Interested parties are required to complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and may submit their responses electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in crane hire and logistics services. Businesses equipped to provide mobile cranes and operators, particularly those familiar with military or training environments, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this framework could foster long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence and open avenues for further contracts within the defence sector, though bidders should be aware that no guaranteed work is specified under the agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan

Notice Description

To provide mobile cranes with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement to engage Mobile Crane Hire to HMS SULTAN to support training delivery. 25 Tonnage Cranes with a Qualified Operator are required on a Full Day & occasionally Half Day hire basis dependent on tasking required. This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Further information, including the specification, can be found in the tender documents uploaded against this advert. Information on how to participate in this opportunity can be found in 'Other Information'. Please note the Authority needs the Service coverage to commence on 1st June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a1d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006755-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42414100 - Cranes

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,116 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,116 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal Rural
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

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