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title: "RailRoad Battery Shunter (RRV) - AWARD"
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# RailRoad Battery Shunter (RRV) - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d16fb81-d9ac-4179-a3f6-a9d76d210a12

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group has awarded a contract for the lease of a RailRoad Battery Shunter (RRV) for two years starting from May. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 20th April 2023. The contract is worth £60,000 and was awarded to SCT-RAIL (a division of South Cave Tractors Ltd). The procurement falls under the industry category of Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses suited to the construction and civil engineering equipment sector to compete for the provision of a RailRoad Battery Shunter to the Science Museum Group. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly attractive. The contract period spans from 2nd May 2023 to 2nd May 2025, providing a stable and long-term business opportunity within the goods procurement category.

## Notice

We are looking to hire a Road Rail Battery Shunter with the following minimum requirements of: o To carry out shunting moves at its 3 sites (non-public areas - inside and outside the NRM on track and internal roadways) o Standard gauge (1,435mm) o Trailing weight 300 T haulage and stopping capability (unbraked stock). o Smallest curve radius 80m o British Standard loading gauge W6a o Charging power to be no more than 16 amp (240v or 415v AC) o Remote control & ride on facility o Horn & audible movement warning o Visual warning lights, front, and rear o Buffers - to standard international height (1041mm centre from rail top) o Brake system - air brake facility o Coupling - draw hook for screw coupling with option for buck eye and other adaptors o Available for 2 years from May To bring security to the project and our timescale we would also want to receive as part of the tendered response and costings, details of a maintenance and servicing agreement. Details should include frequency of servicing, any annual inspections required, expected response times for breakdowns, what is covered and not covered in terms of maintenance, as well as whether a replacement piece of equipment will be supplied should a major fault be found. Final equipment specific specifications will be agreed with the successful supplier to ensure the that the needs of the Museums are fully being met with regards to the equipment supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ca636c-0d74-4bdc-9907-f4bd1f399964 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 2 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCT-RAIL (A DIVISION OF SOUTH CAVE TRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2023 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ca636c-0d74-4bdc-9907-f4bd1f399964

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ca636c-0d74-4bdc-9907-f4bd1f399964
  7th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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