UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply and Fit of 2-Tonne Marinised Electro-Hydraulic Crane for RRS James Cook

Awarded 30 Apr 2016

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Awarded30 Apr 2016
Value£52,500.00
SupplierOffshore Marine Limited
AgencyUK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
RegionSouth West
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 10y 5mo ago30d term
Awarded 30 Apr 2016Expired 30 May 2016

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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Offshore Marine Limited for the procurement and fitting of a 2-tonne self-contained marinised electro-hydraulic folding crane, complete with power pack, for the RRS James Cook.

The scope included producing deck mounting drawings and obtaining Classification Society approval prior to installation during the vessel's August/September refit.

The crane specification required a 415V, 50 Hz electrical supply, operation in sea states up to F5-6, two hydraulic extensions, a rating of 2.7 tonnes at 8.6 metres radius, slew speed of 1 rpm, main boom lifting time of 50 seconds, secondary boom articulation time of 50 seconds, boom extension time of 40 seconds, and a column-mounted control panel.

The contract value was £52,500.

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