UK SBS PS17107 Purchase of a Wheeled Loader

Tender description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 27/11/2017 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) carries out an ambitious and challenging programme of science. This is supported by a fleet of five aircraft, specially adapted to operate in the extreme Antarctic climate and two ships visiting Rothera annually during the Antarctic. BAS has a requirement to procure a new Wheeled Loader to ensure that the snow clearing operations of priority areas and assist in cargo logistics during ship calls at Rothera can continue. It is critical that specifications are met paying particular attention to cargo logistics operation. During cargo ship calls the Wheeled loader will be operated on predominantly level ground with occasional small pot holes on gravel hard standing. Main purpose is to lift 20ft ISO containers with machine fork attachment through container fork pockets at container max weight 15000kg from ground level to storage area 50m to 100m away from ship and placed at ground level. Amount of containers to be moved is approximately 20 units. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control