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title: "Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1d4"
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# Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1d4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting an open tender for the provision of mobile cranes with qualified operators to support training delivery at HMS Sultan, located in Gosport, United Kingdom. This four-year Framework Agreement, with a total value of £70,116.67, is currently active during the tender stage. Suppliers must submit their responses by 29 April 2021, with the contract performance commencing on 1 June 2021 and running until 31 May 2025. Interested parties are required to complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and may submit their responses electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in crane hire and logistics services. Businesses equipped to provide mobile cranes and operators, particularly those familiar with military or training environments, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this framework could foster long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence and open avenues for further contracts within the defence sector, though bidders should be aware that no guaranteed work is specified under the agreement.

## Notice

To provide mobile cranes with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement to engage Mobile Crane Hire to HMS SULTAN to support training delivery. 25 Tonnage Cranes with a Qualified Operator are required on a Full Day & occasionally Half Day hire basis dependent on tasking required. 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 will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason.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. Further information, including the specification, can be found in the tender documents uploaded against this advert. Information on how to participate in this opportunity can be found in 'Other Information'. Please note the Authority needs the Service coverage to commence on 1st June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006755-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 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 | £70,116 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42414100 - Cranes
- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 23:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006755-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modcontracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system

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