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Crane Provision Framework

In brief

KBS Maritime Ltd is looking for suppliers for construction work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 22 months, starting 2 February 2027.

Bids close at 3pm, Thursday 3 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 3pm, Thursday 3 December 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts across the UK (from 3333 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £4,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

What the notice says

KBS Maritime is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for complete third-party crane services in support of Alongside Services operations. The Framework will supplement, not replace, KBS internal Heavy Lift capability and will provide planned surge, operational resilience, out-of-hours support, concurrent-lift capacity and specialist crane capability. This Framework will also cover the supply of Crane Operatives where required.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 20 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £4,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Contracts Finder, including any tender documents it links to.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Thursday 3 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

5 November 2026Contract notice · notice 60a48dfe-b2c0-461e-a34c-50e398cc9c9a-920669

About the buyer

KBS Maritime LtdLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from KBS Maritime Ltd

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From notice 60a48dfe-b2c0-461e-a34c-50e398cc9c9a-920669 on Contracts Finder, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.