--- title: "Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-03-31" --- # Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894578ff-ff4e-4a82-b8d8-320e2d88f9db.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure the provision of Mobile Cranes for training at HMS Sultan, with an emphasis on hiring a 25-tonne mobile crane operated by a qualified individual. This procurement is classified under the industry category of 'Hire of cranes with operator' and follows an open procedure. The tender period will conclude at 23:45 on 30 April 2021, while the resulting framework agreement is intended to commence on 1 June 2021 and run until 31 May 2025. Interested suppliers must complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and submit their tender responses by the specified deadline to be considered. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in equipment hire and operation services, particularly those with expertise in crane operation and logistics. Companies that specialise in crane services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the framework nature of the agreement that may lead to consistent work over its four-year duration, despite no guaranteed business. Engage with this tender to expand your business foothold in governmental and military service contracts. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement to place a contract for provision of Mobile Crane with a qualified operator to support training delivery at HMS Sultan. Tasks include hire of 25 tonne mobile crane to support training delivery and to assist with lifting helicopters onto and off transport. Further information can be located in the procurement documentation. In order to participate in this tender event, suppliers must register for an account with the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Suppliers must complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and submit a tender response by no later than the date and time stated on this notice. This is a one-step Supplier Assessment/Tender process, failure to submit an ITT response by the close date even if you complete an on-line SAQ will render your interest non-compliant. If you fail to meet the minimum standards listed in the SAQ or do not complete an SAQ you will be discounted from the process and your tender response will not be reviewed. Tender responses will be evaluated in accordance with the process as detailed in the ITT. A copy of the ITT has been attached to this notice for suppliers to view. This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed115db5-4095-4492-b435-c094d65f3e5c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,116 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV7 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford | | Westminster constituency | The Wrekin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed115db5-4095-4492-b435-c094d65f3e5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed115db5-4095-4492-b435-c094d65f3e5c 31st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0adabe90-ccc0-46c8-957e-ef183d0287af n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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