This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:25

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed the procurement of an HGV Platform Lift, aimed at supplying, installing, and maintaining the equipment for ten years at the Trostre Depot in Llanelli, UKL14 region. This contract is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis and was conducted through an open competition under "Below threshold" procurement regulations. The initial tender process began in October 2025 and culminated in the award on 6 February 2026, with the contract officially signed on 21 January 2026. The contract is valued at £82,043 gross and is set to end on 1 May 2036.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision and maintenance of industrial machinery and related lifting equipment. Stertil UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was successfully awarded the contract, suggesting that established businesses with experience in handling and maintaining heavy-duty equipment would find similar contracts well-suited for competition. SMEs have the potential for growth by targeting such tenders, especially if they have the capability to deliver comprehensive logistics and technical support over the contract period. Engaging in tenders within the public sector ensures a stable and reliable revenue stream over the contract period.

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Notice Title

HGV Platform Lift

Notice Description

Award of HGV Platform lift

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010807-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1AD
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERTIL UK LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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