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Lease of Electric Forklift trucks

HOME OFFICE

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06 Feb 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, specifically the Border Force Procurement Team, is procuring the lease of two electric forklift trucks under a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded as of 21 January 2025, with the delivery location specified as Wales, United Kingdom. Valued at GBP 56,160, this service contract is classified under the CPV code 42415110 for forklift trucks. The initial term of the contract is four years, starting on 3 February 2025, with the possibility of extending for two additional years (4+1+1). This procurement process has reached the award stage with Yardlink being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industrial vehicle leasing and maintenance. Businesses with expertise in providing electric forklift trucks with specific capabilities such as standard rechargeable batteries, covered cockpits, and the ability to perform both indoors and outdoors would be well-suited to compete. The contract ensures a reliable income stream over a fixed period and includes a warranty on parts and labour, enhancing business stability and growth potential.

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Notice Title

Lease of Electric Forklift trucks

Notice Description

Border Force seeking to lease two Electric Forklift trucks to support BF staff inspect loads safely. Specification: - Standard rechargeable battery - Covered cockpit - Able to operate in indoor and outdoor environment. - Capacity 2500 kgs - Lift height minimum 3000 mm - 1150 fork length - Suspension seat - Must conform with UK standard specifications. The lease of the two forklift trucks is for a period of an initial term of four (4) years with the option to extend by two (2) twelve (12) month periods (4 +1 +1) including warranty on parts and labour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8516a50b-580d-43ed-b636-06a07baabacb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a19d18-d4b0-4daf-8fd2-5cbbab476f7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YARDLINK

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