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06 Aug 2026 at 10:45

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10 Dec 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust initiated a procurement process for the supply of Electric Tow Trucks, under the title QEHKL224. This tender was in the goods category and aimed at fulfilling internal and external logistics operations within hospital premises in Kings Lynn, UKH16 region. The procurement, which was facilitated through an open competition method, entered the tender stage on 10th December 2025, with bids accepted until 14th January 2026. The process was eventually completed and the lot was marked as complete although the award status was later cancelled due to changes in the requirement on 4th August 2026. The Trust sought both hire and lease-to-buy options for four electric tow trucks designed to navigate hospital terrains, including slopes and narrow passages.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying electric tow trucks and related logistics equipment. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with capabilities to offer quality solutions at competitive prices as outlined by the award criteria, which allocated 30% weight to quality and 70% to cost. The potential for a contract running until 10th February 2031, with an included purchase option, provides a significant business growth prospect in the logistics and transportation segment for the winning bidder. Businesses with a strategic focus on public healthcare logistics may find this an advantageous engagement in the NHS sector.

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Notice Title

QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks

Notice Description

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust requires both hire and lease to buy options for four Electric Tow Trucks for internal and external logistics operations. The Vehicles will be used to Transport goods and equipment across hospital departments, including navigating slopes and tight corridors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074629-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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