Provision of Mobile Crane Hire to Support Training at HMS SULTAN

The provision of a minimum of 25 tonne mobile crane, with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task. HMS Sultan holds a number of training courses requiring the services of a mobile crane. These include support for additional qualifications of aircraft recovery. There are other circumstances where a mobile crane is required to provide assistance in the removal and/or replacement of training equipment in inaccessible areas. HMS SULTAN hires on average 35-40 cranes per year depending on requirements. These are booked in termly block for the Lifting School and on a weekly basis for the Air School. The Contract deliverable include; to provide (minimum of 25 tonne) mobile crane/s, with operator, as required to meet task risk assessment, full day hire maximum of 7 hours on site. Half day hire maximum of 3 hours on site, all materials required to carry out the task shall be supplied by the Contractor unless otherwise stated. To assist with lifting helicopters onto and off transport (arranged by others) either on a full day or a half day hire. To recover crashed helicopters. To lift masts, helo packs and antennae onto masts and buildings