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title: "Operational Support Mechanical Handling Equipment"
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buyer: "EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3"
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# Operational Support Mechanical Handling Equipment

Buyer: EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39226db8-2355-4640-92bc-c0cb5a2dc74a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Operational Support Mechanical Handling Equipment is managed by Eiffage Kier JV HS2 Main Civils Works, covering the construction machinery and equipment industry. The contract is set within the United Kingdom and includes regions such as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with key dates including the contract period starting on 6th November 2020 and continuing until 31st December 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £5 million, and it has been awarded to Ardent Hire Solutions Ltd of Enfield, following a competitive quotation process.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in mechanical handling equipment, particularly those capable of providing or leasing equipment suitable for traversing undulating terrain and operating within integrated logistics environments. Businesses involved in logistics support services or equipment rental may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, allowing them to expand their services within large-scale civil works projects. SME firms could have a competitive edge, as the awarding organisation is inclined towards involving smaller entities in their procurement processes.

## Notice

To the support the logistical operational across the C23 lot of the project, the contractor requires MHE to assist in the movement of material that will be processes in the Logistics Consolidation Centre and within the logistic laydown areas. There is likely to be a requirement to forward mount some of the MHE platforms at worksites to support the unloading of material and loading of reverse supply chain stock. MHE will require the ability to traverse undulating terrain, travel independently along the Contractor's Internal Access Road and be transportable using a Flat Rack and Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) Vehicle Platform. This opportunity includes two scenarios looking for the hiring of the MHE platforms or leasing of these both on a self drive basis. Through this expression of interest you will be vetted in accordance with the EKFB pre-qualification model - for further information visit https://www.competefor.com/EiffageKier/ Upon successful shortlisting you will be invited to tender from the EKFB e-Sourcing platform Market Dojo EKFB will be using a balanced scorecard approach to its procurement activities - for further information visit the above website Contact for this opportunity is Kerry Albrighton - Senior Buyer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e03cd4-6dc0-4ffa-bc37-ae29a4ff01dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDENT HIRE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e03cd4-6dc0-4ffa-bc37-ae29a4ff01dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e03cd4-6dc0-4ffa-bc37-ae29a4ff01dd
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=50121813
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.competefor.com/EiffageKier/

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