Ministry of Defence, C&C, Other · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Mobile Crane Hire and Operator Services for Training Delivery at HMS Sultan

Awarded 31 May 2018

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Awarded31 May 2018
Value£46,440.00
SupplierMarsh Plant Hire Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence, C&C, Other
RegionSouth East
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 5y 5mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 May 2018Expired 30 May 2021

About

Ministry of Defence, C&C, Other awarded a contract to Marsh Plant Hire Limited for the provision of mobile crane hire services, including a qualified operator, to support training delivery at HMS Sultan.

The contract covers a minimum 25-tonne mobile crane for various tasks based on risk assessment, including aircraft recovery qualifications, removal and replacement of training equipment in inaccessible areas, lifting helicopters onto and off transport, recovering crashed helicopters, and lifting masts, helo packs, and antennae onto masts and buildings.

HMS Sultan hires on average 35-40 cranes per year, booked in termly blocks for the Lifting School and weekly for the Air School.

Deliverables include full day hire (maximum 7 hours on site) and half day hire (maximum 3 hours on site), with all materials supplied by the contractor unless otherwise stated.

The contract value is AUD 46,440.

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