Uk SBS PS18013 Rothera Research Station Telehandler

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11/06/2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) carries out an ambitious and challenging programme of science on the Antarctic Peninsula. Rothera Research Station is the largest British Antarctic facility, is a centre for biological research and a hub for supporting deep-field and air operations. Situated on Adelaide Island to the west of the Antarctic Peninsula the site includes the Bonner research laboratory, offices and workshops and a crushed rock runway, hanger and wharf. https://www.bas.ac.uk/polar-operations/sites-and-facilities/facility/rothera/ Rothera Research Station, the centre for BAS air operations, has a 900m gravel runway. This air facility has a control tower and radar beacons. From here planes fly either directly to the field or via fuel depots to their final destination. Rothera also has a manmade wharf for ships mooring to transfer essential logistics to and from station during the Antarctic summer. At present the JCB 531-70 telehandler is the prime vehicle, enabling station logistic cargo operations not only during ship calls but also through the Antarctic summer period (November-April). Prime daily machines works are to relocate cargo boxes, pallets and waste around station on predominately gravel roadways but can be snow covered during early and late ends of the summer season. BAS now has a requirement to replace its existing JCB 531-70 Telehandler to ensure that operations at Rothera can continue efficiently. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.