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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4662 Pallet handling & Forklift equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Feb 2025 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, situated in Cambridge, has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4662 Pallet handling & Forklift equipment". This tender falls under the industry category of forklift trucks (CPV ID: 42415110) and is aimed at acquiring materials handling equipment for the Polar Distribution Hub in Bar Hill and the Antarctic Warehouse in the Discovery Building, Rothera. The procurement process culminated with an award on 29th January 2025. The contract commenced on 30th January 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £96,248.44. The procurement was conducted under a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in materials handling equipment, especially those that can offer products compatible with existing plant fleets. Companies in the forklift manufacturing or distribution sector would benefit from participating in such contracts, promoting growth through substantial procurement opportunities. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like Toyota Material Handling UK Limited, the appointed supplier for this tender, are well-positioned to secure and fulfil such contracts. The process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation underscores the value of strategic procurement partnerships in fostering business expansion within specialised industrial sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4662 Pallet handling & Forklift equipment

Notice Description

Materials handling equipment to be used at the Polar Distribution Hub in Bar Hill and to be integrated into the harmonised fleet of plant which is substitutable with the equipment being used at the Antarctic Warehouse in the Discovery Building in Rothera. Additional information: Procurement Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days, on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/ The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2493a6c-76b9-402d-bc86-330fe280bcb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97b313f-8d5a-4eed-a219-ce0bf0dbd5e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£96,248 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,248 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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