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title: "Purchase of Combilift C4000E for HS Workshops"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
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# Purchase of Combilift C4000E for HS Workshops

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e49257-8f0a-4be5-ab32-72ee3ebe87dd

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking to purchase a Combilift C4000E for the Historic Ships Workshops at its Portsmouth site. This procurement falls under the industry category of lifting and handling equipment. The tender, titled "Purchase of Combilift C4000E for HS Workshops," has an estimated value of £95,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 26th May 2022. The contract is expected to start on 6th June 2022 and end on 6th June 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing lifting and handling equipment to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Interested parties can contact Dave Hartley at procurement@nmrn.org.uk for more details and to arrange site visits. Given the specific nature of the requirements, businesses with experience in supplying specialized forklift equipment may find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities.

## Notice

As part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy's conservation project of HMS Victory there will be a significant increase in the requirement to handle large quantities of a variety of materials in the Historic Ships Workshops at the NMRN's Portsmouth site. The NMRN intend to obtain a forklift that is able to move palletised loads, timber baulks and free-standing objects on and off the racking and between all 3 bays. For example the baulks of stored timber are stored on 2 aisles of cantilever racking. Aisle width 3.3m, top level of racking 7.5m and roof truss height 8.9m. Similarly accessing the rigging store and large objects from the museum collection on a mix of cantilever and standard racking both free-standing and palletised. The top level of racking is 5.5m and roof truss height 8.9m. With the maximum weight of the items specified up above reaching approximately 3,000kg. After consulting industry professionals, it was agreed that a Combilift C4000E with the following specifications was required; MODEL * C4000 ET (Electric) CAPACITY * 4000kgs @ 600mm load centres MAST * Quad * 7600mm lift height * 2835mm closed height * 1890mm free lift CONTROLS * Standard individual hydraulic levers * Joystick directional control DRIVERS CAB * Full enclosed cabin (Includes all glass, wipers & heater) - Wide Cabin (75mm Wider - 50mm Front, 25mm Rear) * Fully adjustable deep suspension seat with retractable seat belt, Back up alarm WHEELS & TYRES * Solid Rubber front Tyres (406mm x 220mm), * Super Elastic rear Tyre (680mm x 255mm) BATTERY/CHARGER * 80v 620Ah battery including auto fill * 80v 80Ah 3phase (high frequency) charger FORKS/PLATFORM * 1200 x 150 x 50mm forks * 1200mm platform depth * Rubber mats on platform ATTACHMENT/SPREADBAR * Hydraulic fork positioner (closed width 455mm, maximum open width 1315mm) (outside to outside of forks) - Spreader bar bracket * 6000mm Spreader Bar - inc. 2 Std forks (If FTP req'd, please also add) (70mm loss in platform) (5.3m - 6m) LIGHTING * 4 x LED Work lights (2 forward & 2 sideward) * Flashing beacon NOTE- Outright purchase would be preferred, with a maintenance service option (if available). Site Visits must be arranged in advance due to the Historic Ships Workshop located in a secure area, please contact tenders@nmrn.org.uk to book your site visit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cc3e0a-5643-4157-b866-9a6f19e73feb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2022 - 6 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cc3e0a-5643-4157-b866-9a6f19e73feb
- 21 Apr 2022 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae35d724-bf85-4d05-a398-67d2ac95b14e
- 21 Apr 2022 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae35d724-bf85-4d05-a398-67d2ac95b14e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cc3e0a-5643-4157-b866-9a6f19e73feb
  19th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae35d724-bf85-4d05-a398-67d2ac95b14e
  21st April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1f2c122-d247-485c-a87a-f325c7d9c992
  Example of a Goods Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ca3e551-f168-4a41-9036-d3dd2b413bef
  Frequently Asked Questions in Relation to completing the NMRN's ITT document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ae29f7a-1441-4ee3-8c66-7600166298f1
  The ITT which requires to be completed in full for submission.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb310257-76c1-41b6-93c8-8600b845fb69
  Frequently Asked Questions in relation to completing the ITT submission.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d988593-72f2-4fa8-a2c0-b57953c47315
  ITT Document, must be completed in full when submitting.

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