---
title: "Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-05-28"
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# Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a four-year framework agreement for the provision of mobile cranes at HMS Sultan, located in Gosport, UK. The contract, titled "Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan," is categorised under goods in the crane industry, specifically requiring 25-tonne cranes with a qualified operator for full and occasionally half-day hire. The procurement process initiated on 21 May 2021, following legal basis set by CELEX directive 32009L0081. Although a contract has been signed with Marsh Plant Hire Limited valued at £3,084,000, there is no guaranteed business under this agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the crane hire and related sectors. Companies specialising in heavy machinery and crane operations, particularly those capable of providing operators, may find this contract beneficial. As the Ministry of Defence engages in ongoing training support at HMS Sultan, firms prepared to fulfil flexible hire terms and demonstrate compliance with technical and pricing criteria are well-positioned to compete for future contracts under this framework.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded the Contract and established a Framework Agreement with the winning Supplier to provide 25 Tonnage Cranes with a Qualified Operator required on a Full Day & occasionally Half Day hire basis dependent on tasking required. Mobile Crane Hire to HMS SULTAN is to support training delivery. This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under the Framework Agreement/contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012100-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,084,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012100-2021

## Provenance

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