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Forklift Hire

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jul 2026 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved the hiring of a forklift, managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The tender titled "Forklift Hire" falls under the goods category, specifically classified as forklift trucks, and serves all of the United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded using a selective method via a Direct Award from a framework agreement, with YPO Plant Machinery, Site Equipment, Tools, and Temporary accommodation - 1235. The award notice was published on 22nd July 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process with the contract period starting on 21st July 2026 and ending on 19th July 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of forklift trucks to engage in a long-term agreement. The contract was awarded to Yardlink Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, showing that similar businesses, particularly SMEs, have the potential to compete successfully in such procurement processes. The direct award method, utilised within a framework agreement, highlights opportunities for businesses familiar with public sector frameworks to secure contracts efficiently. This tender can serve as a growth avenue for enterprises that focus on innovation and competitive pricing in the logistics and transport equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forklift Hire

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a hire of a Forklift This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award via YPO Plant Machinery, Site Equipment, Tools, and Temporary accommodation - 1235

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-969691a6-ee8d-4fcf-9935-8566284d76e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d3a9ee-ab76-4c08-aa07-8c997dfaf651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£39,696 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YARDLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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