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title: "Port Handling Equipment Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03110d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2022-05-27"
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# Port Handling Equipment Tender

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03110d

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## Summary

The Port of Dover Cargo Limited, a subsidiary of Dover Harbour Board, is currently engaged in an active tender process titled "Port Handling Equipment Tender". This procurement is classified under the goods sector, specifically targeting the mechanical handling equipment industry, with an estimated value of £750,000. The organisation is seeking to purchase various pieces of equipment, including reach stackers, forklift trucks, terminal tractors, and trailers, with the procurement method being a selective negotiated procedure following a prior call for competition. The tender period is set to close on 10 June 2022, and the contract delivery period is anticipated to commence on 1 October 2022, lasting until at least 1 December 2023 at the Port of Dover in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of mechanical handling equipment, particularly those specialising in reach stackers, forklift trucks, and terminal tractors. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or flexible options within their bids will likely find an advantage, especially given there are no restrictions on how lots can be combined for awards. As the final contract will be awarded to one or multiple suppliers depending on competitive offers, this is an ideal chance for manufacturers and suppliers with a robust offering in heavy machinery to enhance their market footprint through collaboration with a key port authority.

## Notice

Port of Dover Cargo Limited (A subsidiary of Dover Harbour Board) are looking to purchase Port Handling Equipment for the Ports Cargo division. Equipment to be purchased: - 1 No Reach Stackers - 4 No Forklift Trucks - 4 No Terminal Tractors - 4 No Terminal Trailers

### Lot Information

Reach Stacker

1 No Front Line Reach Stackers, all drive options considered. Additional information: Above date range is indicative and timelines for supply will be agreed during the ITN process. For note: The final Contract entity will be Port of Dover Cargo Limited, who is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Harbour Board.

Options: Tenderers shall propose options as an additional costed/specified item to the goods within the goods information.

Terminal Tractors

4 No Terminal Tractors All drive options concidered Additional information: Above date range is indicative and timelines for supply will be agreed during the ITN process. For note: The final Contract entity will be Port of Dover Cargo Limited, who is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Harbour Board.

Options: 4 No Terminal Tractors, all drive options concidered,

Terminal Trailers

4 No Terminal Trailers (SKELI & MAFI) Additional information: Above date range is indicative and timelines for supply will be agreed during the ITN process. For note: The final Contract entity will be Port of Dover Cargo Limited, who is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Harbour Board.

Options: SKELI and MAFI options concidered

Counterbalance Forklift Trucks

2 No 16 Tonne Counterbalance Forklift trucks, all drive models concidered. Additional information: Above date range is indicative and timelines for supply will be agreed during the ITN process. For note: The final Contract entity will be Port of Dover Cargo Limited, who is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Harbour Board.

Options: All drive models concidered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014839-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 1 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT17 9BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014839-2022
- 3 Feb 2022 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003114-2022
- 31 Jan 2022 at 13:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002675-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.doverport.co.uk

## Provenance

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