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Ex Demo Forklift Truck & New Forklift Truck

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ex Demo Forklift Truck & New Forklift Truck" was initiated by the West Midlands Fire Service, intended to deliver one ex-demo forklift truck to Oldbury and one new forklift truck to Coventry. This contract falls under the "Forklift trucks" category (CPV 42415110) and pertains to the goods industry, with the project's scope covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The process used an open procedure, below the threshold, allowing for competitive and transparent bidding. The tendering phase concluded on 14th January 2026, with the subsequent award stage completing on 2nd February 2026. The contract commenced on 15th January 2026 and is set to end on 31st January 2029.

This tender provides various business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial vehicles, like forklift trucks. Since the procurement process adopted an open procedure allowing fair competition, small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise in the goods industry could efficiently compete for such opportunities. The completed contract was awarded to COMPACT FORK TRUCKS LTD, highlighting potential success for well-prepared and competitive participants within this sector. Engaging in similar procurements could lead to enhanced visibility and business development in the regional markets served by public sector organisations like the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Title

Ex Demo Forklift Truck & New Forklift Truck

Notice Description

1 X EX DEMO FORKLIFT TRUCK TO BE DELIVERED TO OLDBURY ,OLD PARK LANE, OLDBURY B69 4PU 1 X NEW FORKLIFT TRUCK TO BE DELIVERED TO COVENTRY FIRE STATION,RADFORD ROAD, COVENTRY CV1 4EL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994c50c2-29fb-494c-b14d-b4656a3d3365
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,358 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPACT FORK TRUCKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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