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title: "Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030f22"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
published: "2022-01-25"
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# Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH)

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030f22

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Associated British Ports focuses on a Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH). This tender, classified under the goods category, is taking place in various UK locations including Ipswich, King's Lynn, Teignmouth, Swansea, and Cardiff. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24th February 2022. The estimated value of this framework contract is £50 million over a period of five years, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the heavy machinery and port-related industries to expand their operations. Companies specialising in the manufacturing or supply of harbour cranes and material handlers would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the diverse lot opportunities available across multiple ports. Such a framework agreement allows for ongoing supply contracts via Mini-Competitions, enabling businesses to secure long-term engagements while fostering competitive practices within the sector.

## Notice

ABP requires proposals from bidders so that a Competitive Framework can be established for the provision of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH). ABP needs will be satisfied by running Mini-Competitions on demand. The framework is intended to run for 36 months with an option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months. The estimated value of the Framework is PS50m over five years.

### Lot Information

MH-MHC1, Ipswich

Supply of MHC or MH for Port of Ipswich

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC2, King's Lynn

Supply of MH or MHC for the Port of King's Lynn

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months then a further 12 months

MH-MHC3, Teignmouth

Supply of MH or MHC for the Port of Teignmouth

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC4, Swansea

Supply of MH or MHC for the Port of Swansea

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC5, Cardiff

Supply of MHC or MH to the Port of Cardiff

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC6, Garston

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Garston

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC7, Newport

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Newport

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC8, Mobile

Supply of Mobile MH or MHC to ABP Ports

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC9, Hull1

Supply of MH or MHC to Port of Hull

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC10, Hull2

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Hull

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC11, Immingham1

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Immingham

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC12, Immingham2

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Immingham

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC13, Immingham3

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Immingham

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

MH-MHC14, Immingham 4

Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Immingham

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months and then a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002185-2022 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU9 5PQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | Drypool |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull East |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool, TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLK42 Torbay, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 42414110 - Harbour cranes
- 42414120 - Quayside cranes
- 42414210 - Travelling crane
- 43262100 - Mechanical excavators

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002185-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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