Planning

The Supply of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders including Lunchbox Trolleys, Catering Shelving, Steps and Platforms

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement opportunity announced by the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) involves the supply of trolleys, trucks, and ladders, including lunchbox trolleys, shelving, steps, and platforms, to be delivered directly to customers across the UK. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with pre-market engagement set to conclude on 24th June 2025. The sector is categorised under goods procurement, with a specific focus on public authority - sub-central government organisations. The procurement process follows the Procurement Act 2023 and is expected to begin with the contract period starting from 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2029. The total estimated contract value is £1,320,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of transport and shelving equipment. Companies offering quality products within this range, along with notable social value and sustainability offerings, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process supports the inclusion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diversity and innovation in meeting YPO's needs. Engaging in this procurement process may not only provide direct sales opportunities but also improve market visibility and expand business networks within the UK public sector. Interested parties are advised to participate in the preliminary engagement phase before the 24th June 2025 deadline, by reaching out to the YPO Contracts Team for further details and necessary documentation.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders including Lunchbox Trolleys, Catering Shelving, Steps and Platforms

Notice Description

YPO are looking to start Pre Market Engagement for the provision of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders. This is to include Lunchbox Trolleys, Shelving, Steps , Platforms and Food Transportation Boxes. All items within the contract will be delivered on a direct basis to the customer UK wide. This will mean that any order received by the supplier, from YPO, will be delivered directly to the customer.

Planning Information

YPO are looking to start premarket engagement for the provision of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders. This is to include Lunchbox Trolleys, Shelving, Steps and Platforms. All items within the contract will be delivered on a direct basis to the customer UK wide. This will mean that any order received by the supplier, from YPO, will be delivered directly to the customer and not to YPO Warehouse. YPO intends to close the preliminary market engagement by 24th June 2025. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the excel sheet and return to the buying team by email with the information requested alongside any further questions you may have around this opportunity. Please e mail to katey.stothard@ypo.co.uk YPO has pre-prepared a document for any supplier who may be interested in this opportunity. The Pre engagement period will be from 30th May 2025 to 24th June 2025. Please contact Katey Stothard at katey.stothard@ypo.co.uk for the document and any further information. YPO are looking for quality products and would like to know what the specific standards (if any) are for each products group within the suggested specification. YPO would like to ensure we are offering our customers a full range of products within this category. Could you please advise of any additional product range suggestions which you feel would enhance this range? YPO are looking for your social value / sustainability offering to support your product ranges. YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we wish to do so. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

34134100 - Flatbed trucks

34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks

34911100 - Trolleys

39141100 - Shelves

39222000 - Catering supplies

39310000 - Catering equipment

44423200 - Ladders

44423220 - Folding steps

44423230 - Step stools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Contracts Team
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441924664685

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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