---
title: "Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes, Rail-mounted cranes and Material Handlers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040b50"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS"
published: "2023-10-12"
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# Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes, Rail-mounted cranes and Material Handlers

Buyer: BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b50

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## Summary

The Belfast Harbour Commissioners have issued a tender for a Framework Contract to supply Mobile Harbour Cranes, Rail-mounted cranes, and Material Handlers. The procurement falls under the goods category and aims to establish a framework lasting 8 years for the purchase of these equipment types. The deadline for tender submissions is 17th November 2023, with the second stage invitation set for 4th December 2023.

This tender opportunity from the Belfast Harbour Commissioners presents a significant opening for businesses involved in the manufacture, delivery, and installation of harbour cranes and material handlers. Companies specializing in the fabrication and commissioning of such equipment, especially those with experience in the maritime sector, are poised to compete effectively in this negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

## Notice

Belfast Harbour Commissioners is establishing a Framework for the purchase of Harbour Mobile Cranes (HMC), Rail-mounted Cranes (RMC) and Material Handlers (MH). The Framework is intended to run for 8 years.

### Lot Information

Mobile Harbour Cranes

The fabrication, purchase, delivery, installation and commissioning of Harbour Mobile Cranes with the option for BHC to purchase support and/or servicing. Such Cranes will be used to load and unload grains, animal feedstuffs, coal products, fertiliser, salt and other dry bulk materials from ocean-going vessels up to Panamax size. Unloading may take place onto quay or hopper as appropriate.

Rail-mounted Cranes

The fabrication, purchase, delivery, installation and commissioning of Rail-mounted Cranes with the option for BHC to purchase support and/or servicing. Such Cranes will be used to load and unload grains, animal feedstuffs, coal products, fertiliser, salt and other dry bulk materials from ocean-going vessels up to Panamax size. Unloading may take place onto quay or hopper as appropriate.

Material Handlers

The fabrication, purchase, delivery, installation and commissioning of hydraulic Material Handlers with the option for BHC to purchase support and/or servicing. Such Cranes will be used to load and unload dry and break bulk materials up to vessels of 50,000 deadweight tons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030081-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
- 42414110 - Harbour cranes
- 42414120 - Quayside cranes
- 43262100 - Mechanical excavators

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030081-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk
- http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/corporate-tender

## Provenance

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