Tender for Cranes by the Public Ports Agency of Andalusia, Spain

Tender Project Name: Acquisition of an Electric Gantry Crane for the Port of Chipiona (ADQUISICION DE PORTICO GRUA AUTOMOTOR PARA EL PUERTO DE CHIPIONA)

Procuring Agency: Public Ports Agency of Andalusia, a regional government agency of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain, responsible for the procurement management of public port services.

Contract Type: Goods Supply Contract

Project Background: This procurement aims to equip the Port of Chipiona (Puerto de Chipiona) with modern cargo handling equipment to enhance the efficiency of port yard operations and meet growing cargo transshipment demands. The Port of Chipiona is located on the Atlantic coast in the province of Cádiz, Spain, and serves as a key regional node for fisheries and bulk/general cargo transport.

Core Subject Matter: 1 Electric Gantry Crane

Material Specifications (Inferred based on equipment type and standard port operation requirements):

Structure Type: Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) or Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) crane, featuring an all-steel structure design, suitable for operation in standard container yard areas of the port.

Rated Lifting Capacity: Estimated to be no less than 40 tons (meeting the requirements for lifting fully loaded 20-foot/40-foot standard containers).

Lifting Height: Stacking capability of no less than "five high, six over" (able to stack 5 container layers and pass over the 6th), with an estimated lifting height of approximately 18-21 meters.

Span and Cantilever: Span of about 23-26 meters (covering 6-8 container rows plus one traffic lane), with bilateral cantilevers for loading/unloading container trucks.

Operating Speeds: Hoisting speed under full load no less than 15 m/min, trolley traversing speed no less than 50 m/min, gantry travel speed no less than 25 m/min.

Power System: Electric drive (powered via cable reel or conductor rail), complying with green and low-carbon port operation requirements, featuring low noise and zero emissions.

Control System: Equipped with Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) speed control system for smooth operation and precise positioning; includes anti-sway function to improve handling efficiency and safety.

Safety Configuration: Equipped with safety protection systems compliant with EU CE standards, including anemometer, anti-collision device, overload limiter, emergency stop button, audible and visual alarms, etc.

Operation Mode: Can employ a combined mode of cabin operation (with air conditioning) and remote control operation.

Standards Compliance: The entire machine's design, manufacturing, and testing must comply with the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and relevant crane design standards (e.g., FEM or ISO standards).

Project Scope:

Design and Manufacturing: The winning bidder must complete the detailed design, structural fabrication, and mechanical/electrical system integration of the crane based on the actual working conditions of the Port of Chipiona yard.

Transportation and Delivery: Responsible for the safe transportation of the complete crane or its disassembled components to the designated yard at the Port of Chipiona, including bearing transportation insurance.

On-site Installation and Commissioning: Complete the assembly, electrical wiring, system commissioning, and no-load/load trial runs of the crane at the port site.

Acceptance Testing: Cooperate with the purchaser to conduct technical performance tests (verification of lifting capacity, speeds, safety functions), ensuring the equipment meets design specifications and EU safety standards.

Operator Training: Provide comprehensive equipment operation training, daily maintenance guidance, and safety usage standard training for the purchaser's operators and maintenance team.

After-sales Support: Provide a full-machine warranty period (typically 12-24 months) and channels for spare parts supply and technical support after the warranty period.

Additional Equipment:

Supply a set of consumable spare parts (e.g., wire ropes, spreader components, electrical contacts, sensors, etc.) with the crane.

Provide dedicated maintenance tools and a list of lubricants required for the first maintenance.

Provide complete technical drawings (general mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic system diagrams) and operation & maintenance manuals (in Spanish).

Delivery Location: Port of Chipiona (Puerto de Chipiona), Spain, located in the province of Cádiz (NUTS code: ES612)

Budget Amount: 385,000.00 EUR (excluding VAT)

Contract Duration: 6 months (calculated from the effective date of contract signing, covering the entire cycle of design, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning, and acceptance)

Legal Basis: EU Public Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU

Procurement Procedure Type: This notice is a Prior Information Notice (PIN), intended to disclose procurement intentions to the market in advance, facilitating early preparation by potential suppliers. The formal tender notice is expected to be published on May 15, 2026, at which time detailed technical specifications, bid submission deadlines, evaluation criteria, and other complete information will be announced.

Bid Review Authority: Administrative Tribunal of Contractual Resources of Andalusia (Tribunal Administrativo de Recursos Contractuales de Andalucía)

Review Authority Email: tarcja@juntadeandalucia.es

Review Authority Phone: +34 671530856 / 671530853

Review Authority Address: C/Barcelona 4-6, 41001 Sevilla, Spain

Industry Classification: Machinery Manufacturing (Port Crane Equipment Segment)

Remarks:

This notice is solely for the purpose of informing the market of the procurement intention in advance. Formal bidding documents must await the publication of the tender notice after May 15, 2026.

Potential suppliers are advised to proactively contact the procuring agency via email (licitaciones@puertosdeandalucia.es) to express their interest and ensure timely receipt of subsequent tender documents.

Detailed information such as specific technical parameters of the equipment, evaluation weightings, financial payment terms, etc., shall be subject to the formal tender documents.

Companies possessing EU CE certification, experience in supplying port cranes, and local after-sales service capabilities in Spain are recommended to pay close attention to this project.