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title: "Rigging and Lifting Operations"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED"
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# Rigging and Lifting Operations

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-073ae1ee-dbac-4ab3-a684-6798e6503129

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited is seeking to procure bespoke rigging and lifting operations, specifically at their site in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. This open tender is classified under the services category with a main focus on cranes and mobile lifting frames. The contract is set to commence in April 2019 and is expected to conclude by the end of March 2020, and it requires bidders to submit their proposals by 15 February 2019. The total value of this contract is anticipated to be around £800,000, with a minimum value of £700,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in rigging and lifting services, particularly those equipped to supply various types of cranes and personnel for contract lifts. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with security requirements, including the provision of necessary documentation such as lift plans and risk assessments, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for niche players in the lifting industry.

## Notice

There is a requirement for bespoke rigging and lifting operations to take place at Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd situated in the north of Scotland. The Contract is scheduled to commence in April 2019 and will be completed by March 2020. The scope of the services will require the Contractor to provide sufficient resources and plant to cover the following activities: * Supply of various cranes (500T, 350T, 220T, 130T, 100T and 45T) and personnel on a contract lift basis as required at Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd. * Provision of all necessary supporting documentation (E.g. Lift Plans, risk assessments and method statements) * Provision of lifting accessories and any additional equipment such as spreader mats or crane power packs The Contractor's personnel involved in providing the service will require the appropriate level of security clearance, up to and including SC clearance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a549862-8c61-4539-878c-4edcefab250b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
- 42414100 - Cranes
- 42414400 - Vehicle-mounted cranes
- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2019 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a549862-8c61-4539-878c-4edcefab250b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a549862-8c61-4539-878c-4edcefab250b
  13th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11307&B=DSRL
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689
  User / Company

## Provenance

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