Tender

Access Equipment Hire

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The ACC Group Liverpool is inviting tenders for the supply of electrically powered Access Equipment under a Hire Purchase Agreement. This procurement is in the Tender stage and falls under the goods category, specifically targeting access platforms. The process uses an open procedure method, welcoming submissions via the Delta eSourcing platform. Located in Liverpool, this initiative is set to commence its contract period from 1st April 2026 and potentially extend to March 2031, including a two-year extension option. Interested parties are advised that the enquiry period ends on 3rd December 2025, and the tender submission deadline is 15th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of access platforms and associated equipment. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability emphasis placed on their engagement. The contract offers a chance for sustained business relationships and financial expansion, with a total contract value indicative of £540,000 over five years. The evaluation criteria suitably balance pricing and quality factors, providing a competitive landscape that both experienced suppliers and new entrants can potentially thrive in, enhancing their portfolio with a public authority engagement.

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Notice Title

Access Equipment Hire

Notice Description

The ACC Liverpool Group is looking for an organisation to supply various electrically powered pieces of Access Equipment on fixed term Hire Purchase Agreement for three years with a two-year extension option. The contract value is indicative of the total of the five years and based off previous Pre-Market Engagement bench marking. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal using access code 429TS9PQTN: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/429TS9PQTN To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994376104

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two year extension option at the ACC Group discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e01a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073822-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34951000 - Access platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
Kirstie Howarth-Smith
Contact Email
procurement@accliverpool.com
Contact Phone
0151 475 8888

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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