--- title: "Inspection & Certification of Lifting & Hoisting Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-06-14" --- # Inspection & Certification of Lifting & Hoisting Equipment Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84c7e0bf-9f87-4725-b99b-ddcf4596d690.json) ## Summary The Home Office is procuring an engineering inspection service for the Inspection and Certification of Lifting and Hoisting Equipment, crucial for the Border Force's operations across the UK and Northern France. This open tender is currently in the Tender stage and the deadline for bid submissions is set for 23rd June 2021, with contracts expected to start from 12th July 2021, lasting for a period of three years, plus a possible extension. The procurement falls under the category of technical inspection services within the electrical equipment industry, with a total contract value of £45,000. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in engineering services, particularly those specialising in inspection and certification of lifting equipment. Businesses with experience in compliance and safety certification within the lifting and handling equipment sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested parties should prepare thorough bids that adhere to the specified documentation requirements to enhance their chances of success. ## Notice Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office. Border Force secures the border and promotes national prosperity by facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and goods, whilst preventing those that would cause harm from entering the UK. This is achieved through the immigration and customs checks carried out by our staff at ports. To facilitate these checks, Border Force utilises different lifting and hoisting equipment at each port. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that all equipment remains safe to use and fully operational. This requirement is for an engineering inspection service for all lifting and hoisting equipment that is owned and utilised by the Authority throughout the UK and Northern France. 1. This Procurement will establish a Single Supplier Contract for the Inspection and Certification of the Lifting and Hoisting Equipment owned by Border Force. 2.The contract will be for three (3) + one (1) years (3+1). The procurement is accompanied by the following documents: 1. Attachment 1 - About the Procurement 2. Attachment 2 - How to Bid 3. Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements 4. Attachment 4 - Price Schedule 5. Attachment 5 - Short Form Contract - Please read all the documents carefully. - Please ensure that you fully complete and upload Attachment 2 'How to Bid' and Attachment 4 - 'Pricing Schedule'. - Please also ensure that you upload a letter headed and dated quotation. - The clarification period ends on the 14th June 2021 - The bid submission deadline is 23rd June 2021 If you have any questions in respect of this procurement, please contact Christian Hough (christian.hough@homeoffice.gov.uk). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bdcba6-9c58-4f80-85e1-d92bf077e938 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | FOLKESTONE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT19 4RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe | | Electoral ward | Cheriton | | Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71700000 - Monitoring and control services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 20:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bdcba6-9c58-4f80-85e1-d92bf077e938 - 4 Jun 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bdcba6-9c58-4f80-85e1-d92bf077e938 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bdcba6-9c58-4f80-85e1-d92bf077e938 14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50e44515-c533-4271-a6ee-4f0fb87082cd Attachment 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87afd30f-c144-451e-9f12-365828501d16 Attachment 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88c96f74-8028-4d8f-9a7d-5724914a06e9 Attachment 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05f4a336-e277-4d2b-a8e1-f2d8c55da3ef Attachment 4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1085bfa2-e329-40c9-99c8-d8094b27574d Attachment 5 - Short Form Contract - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/short-form-terms-and-conditions Link to Gov website for Short Form Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2438c6a-e02d-42f3-916f-e600bbd89c9f Clarification Question Log ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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