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title: "Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH)"
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# Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-contract-for-the-supply-of-mobile-harbour-cranes-mhc-and-material-handlers-mh-ocds-h6vhtk-030f22). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Associated British Ports: "Framework Contract for the supply of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) and Material Handlers (MH)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £50,000,000. 14 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Feb 2022, 23:30 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Associated British Ports](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/associated-british-ports-coh-zc000195)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £50,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 February 2022 at 23:30 GMT
- **Lots:** 14
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Harbour cranes, Mechanical excavators, Quayside cranes, Travelling crane
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKD72, UKE11, UKE13, UKH14, UKH15, UKK42, UKL18, UKL21, UKL22
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-contract-for-the-supply-of-mobile-harbour-cranes-mhc-and-material-handlers-mh-ocds-h6vhtk-030f22#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-030f22`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-contract-for-the-supply-of-mobile-harbour-cranes-mhc-and-material-handlers-mh-ocds-h6vhtk-030f22#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fabp%2Faspx%2FTenders%2FCurrent)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-contract-for-the-supply-of-mobile-harbour-cranes-mhc-and-material-handlers-mh-ocds-h6vhtk-030f22#participate

## Description
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 £50m over five years.

## Lots (14)
> **Shared lot scope:** Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Immingham
> Applies to lots 11, 12, 13, 14.

### Lot 1: MH-MHC1, Ipswich
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKH

- **Description:** Supply of MHC or MH for Port of Ipswich

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: MH-MHC2, King's Lynn
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKH

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC for the Port of King's Lynn

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: MH-MHC3, Teignmouth
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC for the Port of Teignmouth

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: MH-MHC4, Swansea
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC for the Port of Swansea

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: MH-MHC5, Cardiff
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Supply of MHC or MH to the Port of Cardiff

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: MH-MHC6, Garston
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Garston

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: MH-MHC7, Newport
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Newport

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: MH-MHC8, Mobile
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 42414210, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Supply of Mobile MH or MHC to ABP Ports

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: MH-MHC9, Hull1
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC to Port of Hull

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 10: MH-MHC10, Hull2
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Supply of MH or MHC to the Port of Hull

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 11: MH-MHC11, Immingham1
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 12: MH-MHC12, Immingham2
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 13: MH-MHC13, Immingham3
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 14: MH-MHC14, Immingham 4
- **Lot id:** `14`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 42414110, 42414120, 43262100
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F002185-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-01-25T15:38:05.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T08:55:50.771Z
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