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Crane Provision Framework

KBS Maritime Ltd

Framework

Estimated value
£4,000,000
Excluding VAT
Where
South East England
Buyer in South East England
Trade
Construction and building works
Cranes
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Time to bid
19 full UK working days before the closing day, Thu 3 Dec 2026 (England and Wales bank holidays left out).
Time allowed
The buyer allowed 28 days from publication to the closing day: shorter than the median for open construction tenders (31 days).
Value
£4m is above the median (£2m) of the 406 open construction tenders that state a value.
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KBS Maritime is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for complete third-party crane services in support of Alongside Services operations.

Official notice
Find a Tender, notice 105076-2026
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Buyer
KBS Maritime Ltd
Buyer’s region
South East England
Where the work is
South East England
Listed on Evendraft under
South East England
Published
5 Nov 2026
Tender deadline
3 Dec 2026, 15:00 UK time
Estimated value
£4,000,000 (excluding VAT)
Trade
Construction and building works
CPV codes
  • 42414100 Cranes
  • 45510000 Hire of cranes with operator
Procedure
Restricted procedureTwo stages: apply to take part first; shortlisted suppliers are invited to tender.
Framework
Yes, for up to 6 suppliers
Lots
Not divided into lots
Suitable for small businesses The buyer’s answer
No
Suitable for charities and social enterprises The buyer’s answer
No
Good for small firms Evendraft’s filter
No (not marked suitable for small businesses by the buyer; estimated value over £1m)Good for small firms means the buyer marked it suitable for small businesses, the estimated value is £1m or less (or not stated), it is open to new suppliers, and it is not a framework with more than 20 places. Tenders where the buyer didn't say are left out.
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