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Crane Provision Framework

KBS Maritime Ltd(buyer)

Published
Published 5 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 3 December 2026 (20 days left)

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Overview

KBS Maritime Ltd is establishing an open multi-supplier framework for complete third-party crane services in support of Alongside Services operations. The contract will supplement internal heavy lift capabilities by providing planned surge, operational resilience, out-of-hours support, concurrent-lift capacity, specialist crane capability, and crane operatives as required. The estimated value of the framework is £4,000,000, with submissions due by 3 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,000,000
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
5 November 2026
Deadline
3 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
CranesHire of cranes with operator

Competition

Expected competition

4

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  1. Contract Notice

    5 November 2026

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