A buyer's guide to Transport

The basis on which the delivery/collection is undertaken is that of a "Hired and Managed" Lift under the CPA-ALLMI Best Practice Guide June 2010.

The delivery and collection charge quoted is based on a 32m/t lorry mounted crane with trailer, off-loading the unit parallel to the vehicle. Any placing at a greater distance will require a larger m/t lorry mounted crane (price on application). We allow 30 minutes per unit for off-loading on site.

Once order is confirmed (latest 11am the day prior to delivery/collection) the appropriate size/type of vehicle will be allocated to the job based on location and site restrictions (as per sale transport requirements)

The afternoon prior to delivery/collection, our Transport Team will phone your site contact with an ETA. Normally this is a 4hr window unless a specific time has been agreed at time of quoting.

When the driver is en route, the site contact is phoned to confirm arrival time.

Every driver working for Advanté will have full PPE and the following documentation with them:

Once the driver has followed site instruction to off load and levelled the unit, the driver will show your site representative around the unit and explain how to operate it.

De-rig and leave site

• Please provide us with full site address including postcode wherever possible and name and contact details for your site representative (mobile phone numbers are preferred, as this enables us to get hold of the contact more efficiently.)

• Will our staff require off site inductions before the delivery?
• Will they need to attend on-site inductions?
• Is there a designated access route to and from the site?
• Are there any periods between which the site cannot be accessed during a normal working day?

Please be aware some restrictions may incur additional cost.

Are there any width or height restrictions on entering the site or in the location of the unit?

We require a minimum width of 3 metres (assuming the vehicle and its trailer can enter the opening square on) and a minimum height of 5 metres to access your site. To operate the vehicle we will also need additional operating area to extend the legs, as required.

• Is there a traffic management plan prepared for the project? We will require one in time to review and hand to our driver?
• Are we delivering the unit from the road? If this is the case, it is your responsibility to organise traffic management to ensure the driver's and the public's safety.

• Are there any restrictions leading to the site access?

For example, main road, cul-de-sac, narrow roadway, low bridges, street parking, overhead power lines etc.

• Are there any restrictions as to types of transport that cannot be used? Our deliveries/collections are quoted on access to site with artics and/or trailers. (Rigid Vehicle Length 11.25m with trailer and unit up to 20.5m)

• Will there be suitable ground for our vehicle to travel on and turn (lorry weight 32 tonne max plus trailer 12 tonne)
• Will the ground be levelled (within reason) in the location of the unit's position?
• Will the ground be compacted in the location of the unit's position?

Please note vehicles are only taken off the highway at the Hirer's risk

In line with CDM Regulations we operate on your site under your responsibility and in accordance with your Lift Plan.

These also can be supplied prior to help with Lift plans

Available on request

We have a fleet of our own lorries, which we supplement with external hauliers, who have been tried and tested for many years. Our largest crane lorry is 80ton/metre, able to conduct a full 360 degree lift at full capacity. In general the capabilities of our lorries mean we save you time, money and cause less disruption to your sites.

Available on request

All method statements are drawn up in accordance with Loler and Puwer requirements. Generic Method Statement and Risk Assessment are provided when requested.

We can supply you with the pressure under the outrigger and the size of pads to be used for each lift, if requested.

A copy is carried on the vehicle and can be supplied prior to delivery.

Example of WelGen 400 Oasis model lift data, which shows chains required and angles to lift the load level.
Please remember:
Our Oasis units and others do not have an evenly distributed load and therefore the centre of gravity is offset when lifting

All our vehicles operate to the Euro 5 low emissions in London (due in force 2012)

We are in the process of applying for FORS (Freight Operator Recognition Scheme)

Lift complexity on which our generic RAMS are prepared is Basic.