--- title: "Longrock Coastal Protection Penzance Stage 2 Hire of Specialist Operated Plant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-06" --- # Longrock Coastal Protection Penzance Stage 2 Hire of Specialist Operated Plant Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2fffa34-6ed9-4d33-bdbd-44337eb41486.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Cornwall Council, pertains to the tender titled "Longrock Coastal Protection Penzance Stage 2 Hire of Specialist Operated Plant." This involves the hiring of operated excavators with specific capabilities for rock armour works on the Marazion coastline in Longrock, Penzance, Cornwall. The tender is categorised under construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment hiring, with a budget of £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 12pm on Friday, 15 March 2019. The contract period will commence on 22 March 2019 and run until 31 July 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery hire and excavation services, especially those that can provide suitable operated machinery capable of handling armour stone. Companies with experience in civil engineering and those that adhere to environmental standards will be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for prompt service, such as responding to breakdowns within two hours, indicates that SMEs with agile operations may find an advantage in this tender process. ## Notice For the hire of a 35T excavator (operated) with Rock Grab and the hire of a 25T excavator (operated) with Rock Grab for an approx. duration of 20no. weeks - hire commencement/delivery date 22/03/19. The operated excavators shall be utilised at various stages of Rock Armour Works on the Marazion coastline in Longrock, Penzance Cornwall. The operated excavators shall be required to take delivery, sort, stockpile, load and most importantly place approx. 12,700 tonnes of armour stone over a period of approx. 20no. weeks. The excavators and rock grabs must be suitable for handling armour stone up to a maximum of 3 tonnes in weight. Armour stone deliveries may amount to 400 tonnes per day, whilst 300 tonnes of armour stone must be placed along the coastline each day - to design detail and specification requirements. All plant is to be converted to Bio-Oil prior to delivery. A bunded fuel bowser shall be supplied by the hire company for the re-fuelling of the operated excavator(s). Hire rates are to be per hour and include the provision of fuel. Delivery and collection rates must be stated; Delivery Address: Longrock Car Park, Longrock, Penzance TR20 8HZ. Site access is severely restricted and requires the presence of a COSS from Network Rail to enable delivery over a railway line - prior agreements for delivery will be required. The CV's of the proposed plant operators, detailing any relevant Rock Armour experience, recent Rock Armour projects and qualifications relating to the Rock Armour works, shall be submitted with the plant rates. The specification of the proposed plant shall be submitted within the tender return. Any plant hire company must confirm their ability to attend site and respond to any breakdown or incident within 2 hours of CORMAC Solutions Ltd making the request. Attendance must be on site within 2 hours due to tidal working and the increased potential of harm to the marine environment. This project has been part-financed by grant funding from the European Regional Development Fund, and Wren, and will be subject to conditions imposed by the funding bodies. Suppliers/Contractors will be expected to comply with the relevant requirements and any associated regulations such as procurement, publicity, and eligibility criteria. Additional information: To express an interest and to receive the tender documents please email - procurement@cormacltd.co.uk quoting reference SUBC4618. The deadline for the tender submission is 12pm Friday 15 March. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294d0c93-9f6a-40d5-bf57-795ec4e74270 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 6 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | WADEBRIDGE | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL27 6TW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Wadebridge East & St Minver | | Westminster constituency | North Cornwall | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator ## Release History - 6 Mar 2019 at 12:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294d0c93-9f6a-40d5-bf57-795ec4e74270 - 6 Mar 2019 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294d0c93-9f6a-40d5-bf57-795ec4e74270 - 6 Mar 2019 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294d0c93-9f6a-40d5-bf57-795ec4e74270 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294d0c93-9f6a-40d5-bf57-795ec4e74270 6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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