UK SBS PS18131 Transport System for the Science and Technology Facilities Council - Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 05/06/2018 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 The vehicle should be able to carry a specified load, and be of a suitable overall dimension for access reasons. It must be operated on a standard UK up to 3.5 tonne driver's licence.

The load section should be able to deposit and collect mobile lab units (Pods). The collection and drop off of Pods should mean the Pod is not tilted such that they are horizontal to the ground surface.

In order to load equipment into and out of the Pods the ramp angle must be minimal. The units (Pods) will be sized according to the specifics set by the departments that will use the vehicle. • Breakdown of Departmental requirements of the proposed transport system: 1.Chopper Section; The requirement is to transport components called Choppers and ancillary equipment.

These items can weight up to 1 tonne. They can be loaded by means of a pallet truck or from above by crane in the experiment halls. 2.Pressure/Furnace Sample Environment Section; The requirement is to provide secure weather proof transportation for complex, fragile, calibrated components used in the Sample Environment support section at ISIS.

The Pod will also facilitate storage local to areas around the Halls as and when required by the section. They will also be able to store bespoke tools, gasses, spares and other specialised items needed to carry out experimental support operations. 3.Cryogenic Sample Environment Section; The requirement is to provide secure weather proof transportation for complex, fragile, calibrated components used in the Sample Environment support section at ISIS.

The Pod will also facilitate storage local to areas around the Halls as and when required by the section. They will also be able to store bespoke tools, spares and other specialised items needed to carry out experimental support operations.

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