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title: "Provision of Mobile Crane Hire to Support Training at HMS SULTAN"
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# Provision of Mobile Crane Hire to Support Training at HMS SULTAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82530e50-4234-463a-a1b3-f2165b5c6bb7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking bids for the provision of mobile crane hire services to support training at HMS Sultan. The project is classified under the category of 'services' and specifically focuses on the hire of cranes with operators. The contract, valued at £46,440, is officially awarded and has a contract period running from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2021. This tender was completed with the deadline for submissions having been April 25, 2018, and the primary location for the services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this engagement is classified as 'Other - Low Value Below Threshold'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heavy machinery and equipment hire, particularly for those that can provide qualified crane operators. Companies operating in the construction, logistics, or training industries, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With HMS Sultan's regular need for mobile cranes for training courses and equipment handling, successful bidders could establish a long-term relationship and expand their service offerings in the defence sector.

## Notice

The provision of a minimum of 25 tonne mobile crane, with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task. HMS Sultan holds a number of training courses requiring the services of a mobile crane. These include support for additional qualifications of aircraft recovery. There are other circumstances where a mobile crane is required to provide assistance in the removal and/or replacement of training equipment in inaccessible areas. HMS SULTAN hires on average 35-40 cranes per year depending on requirements. These are booked in termly block for the Lifting School and on a weekly basis for the Air School. The Contract deliverable include; to provide (minimum of 25 tonne) mobile crane/s, with operator, as required to meet task risk assessment, full day hire maximum of 7 hours on site. Half day hire maximum of 3 hours on site, all materials required to carry out the task shall be supplied by the Contractor unless otherwise stated. To assist with lifting helicopters onto and off transport (arranged by others) either on a full day or a half day hire. To recover crashed helicopters. To lift masts, helo packs and antennae onto masts and buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac5dd42-6185-42d4-a6c9-79cdd05fb69d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Low Value Below Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,440 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSH PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac5dd42-6185-42d4-a6c9-79cdd05fb69d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac5dd42-6185-42d4-a6c9-79cdd05fb69d
  13th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce974d26-48d2-4b6b-99de-3df7be062d7e
  Contract Documents

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