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709461451 - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the in-service support of Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLs) to Finning (UK) Ltd. This contract, classified in the industry category of forklift trucks, involves core services such as repairs, maintenance, spares provisioning, and training, and extends over a period of three years starting from 2nd June 2025, with an optional extension to 1st June 2029. The procurement process was conducted through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract's initial value is £783,632.77 (excluding VAT) and may rise to a maximum of £1,075,833.33 (excluding VAT). The contract covers multiple delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forklift truck services, repairs, and maintenance. Large-scale suppliers like Finning (UK) Ltd, capable of delivering comprehensive service packages, will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Although the procurement method was not open for bid, the potential for an increase in contract value and an extension year offers growth prospects for companies with robust infrastructure and capacity to handle expansive geographic service provisions. Establishing relationships with major government departments, such as the Ministry of Defence, could offer long-term strategic advantages for businesses in relevant sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

709461451 - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded to Finning (UK) Ltd for the In Service Support to Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLs) for a period of 3 years from 02/06/2025 - 01/06/2028 with one option year available which would take the Contract End Date to 01/06/2029. Finning (UK) Ltd are responsible for core services, repairs and maintenance, scheduled maintenance, spares provisioning, training and ad hoc tasking. The award value of this contract is PS783,632.77 ex VAT and may increase up to a maximum of PS1,075,833.33 ex VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c09ee5fe-28de-46f0-8d1c-1849cc3d3b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16957fbd-f37e-47fb-9496-c195df78c579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£783,632 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Rebecca Pierce
Contact Email
rebecca.pierce103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINNING UK AND IRELAND

Further Information

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