Tender

Plant Operators

DR FORKS LTD

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Dr Forks Ltd, located in London, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the provision of plant operators, specifically Forklift drivers, Telehandler drivers, rough terrain drivers, and straight mast drivers. The procurement falls under the industry category of services with a CPV classification of Forklift trucks. The tender process is currently in the active stage with key deadlines being the tender period end on 31st December 2025 and the contract commencement from 3rd January 2026 to 4th January 2026. The estimated contract value is between GBP 50,000 and GBP 100,000. This tender specifically encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in forklift driving services to expand their business footprint and secure a contract with a reputable organisation handling complex and prestigious projects across the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete, benefiting from the inclusive suitability criteria stated in the tender. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business portfolios and establish long-term professional relationships within the industry.

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Notice Title

Plant Operators

Notice Description

We can provide Forklift drivers, Telehandler drivers, rough terrain drivers, straight mast drivers. We are a direct forklift driving company and have a core crew used to working on complex and prestigious projects around the UK. Additional information: We can provide Forklift drivers, Telehandler drivers, rough terrain drivers, straight mast drivers. We are a direct forklift driving company and have a core crew used to working on complex and prestigious projects around the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-858f9523-10cb-4a36-b238-bc65a6d0dc01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651749ab-f857-4336-8cb8-7d642929fad0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DR FORKS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8EE
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Billingsgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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