Find a TenderClosed
Published 1 Apr 2021, 00:56 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£70,117framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 29 Apr 2021
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 May 2025 · starts 1 Jun 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

To provide mobile cranes with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task.

CPV: Cranes · Hire of cranes with operator

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Jun 2021

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The Authority has a requirement to engage Mobile Crane Hire to HMS SULTAN to support… 4 yrsPublished value£70,117

The Authority has a requirement to engage Mobile Crane Hire to HMS SULTAN to support training delivery. 25 Tonnage Cranes with a Qualified Operator are required on a Full Day & occasionally Half Day hire basis dependent on tasking required. This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Further information, including the specification, can be found in the tender documents uploaded against this advert. Information on how to participate in this opportunity can be found in 'Other Information'. Please note the Authority needs the Service coverage to commence on 1st June 2021.

Contract period: 1 Jun 2021 – 31 May 2025 (4 yrs)
Delivery: South East · The site for the delivery of all services is HMS SULTAN. HMS SULTAN is sited at Military Road, Gosport, PO12 3BY.
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
i

How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Suitability criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

What this means for your bid
  • “Provision of Mobile Cranes HMS Sultan” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
1 Apr 2021, 00:56 BST
Last source update
1 Apr 2021, 00:56 BST
Award evaluation window
4 May 2021 – …
Authority reference
701429374
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-006755
Classification (CPV)
CranesHire of cranes with operator
Delivery area
South East (UKJ31)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a1d4 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Contract performance conditions are as detailed in the procurement documents.

Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Authority has a requirement to place a contract for provision of Mobile Crane with a qualified operator to support training delivery at HMS Sultan. Tasks include hire of 25 tonne mobile crane to support training delivery and to assist with lifting helicopters onto and off transport. Further information can be located in the procurement documentation. In order to participate in this tender event, suppliers must register for an account with the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Suppliers must complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and submit a tender response by no later than the date and time stated on this notice. This is a one-step Supplier Assessment/Tender process, failure to submit an ITT response by the close date even if you complete an on-line SAQ will render your interest non-compliant. If you fail to meet the minimum standards listed in the SAQ or do not complete an SAQ you will be discounted from the process and your tender response will not be reviewed. Tender responses will be evaluated in accordance with the process as detailed in the ITT. A copy of the ITT has been attached to this notice for suppliers to view. This will be a four year Framework Agreement. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract. Indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall be made via CP&F. You can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modcontracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system. The Cyber Risk Assessment Level for this contract is 'Very Low', reference RAR-DYQ58AFP Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact the DSP e sourcing helpdesk on: [email protected] UK HELPDESK: 08000698630

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Defence Sourcing Portal · Who buys & how to bid on MOD DSP
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · registration requires an NCAGE code — obtain in advance · before you can bid: NCAGE
Appointment period ends
29 Apr 2021
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
4 May 2021, 08:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Apr 2021 → 1 Jun 2021 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    1 Apr 2021, 00:56 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    29 Apr 2021
  3. Bids opened
    4 May 2021, 08:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Jun 2021, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDefence Room S104 Flowerdown Hall RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV7 3EXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria