Tender

QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to hire and lease-to-buy four Electric Tow Trucks. The tender, titled "QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks," targets the machinery industry, particularly focusing on lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. Located in Kings Lynn, within the UKH16 region in the United Kingdom, this procurement is conducted under an open competition method and falls below the threshold for central government public authority. Businesses interested in submitting their proposals should do so by 12:00 PM on 14th January 2026, with queries required by 5th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying electric tow truck vehicles suitable for hospital logistics. The procurement is particularly accessible to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with participation reserved for companies located in Norfolk. The award criteria place a strong emphasis on commercial value, weighted at 70%, and quality at 30%, providing various businesses, particularly those specialising in logistics solutions and machinery supply, with the opportunity to enter or expand within the healthcare sector. Successful bidders will engage in contracts starting 11th February 2026, for a term ending on 10th February 2031, with options for purchase included.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081334-2025
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
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
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20263 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@qehkl.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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