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title: "Remote Controlled Skip Movers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-20"
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# Remote Controlled Skip Movers

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44c0734f-28b1-44d2-9e07-f4b2e5275725

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of GAPO GA16 equipment for moving RO-RO containers via remote control. The contract value is £300,000, and the contract period is from October 10, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was October 2, 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Leicestershire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in the lifting and handling equipment sector. Companies with expertise in supplying and maintaining such equipment would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The awarded contract, with a significant value of £300,000 and a contract period extending into 2024, offers a chance for growth and partnership with the public sector for relevant businesses.

## Notice

Purchase of GAPO GA16 equipment to move RO-RO containers via remote control and thus release the pressure on the transport functionality across the RHWS network. The RHWS are currently hiring two GAPO machines which are being used to undertake container exchanges. The hire of the machine has proved successful with the efficient, effective and safe exchange of containers without the need to divert HGVs from their planned journeys. Purchase price and additional value to account for the R&M of the machines over their lifetime included in advertised value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9c7e8b-5a49-4900-80d0-59a2a4659aec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LADYBIRD CRANES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9c7e8b-5a49-4900-80d0-59a2a4659aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9c7e8b-5a49-4900-80d0-59a2a4659aec
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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