Planning

Procurement of an Electric Scissor Lift for St Helens Council - Soft Market Test

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 15:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of procuring an electric scissor lift as part of its fleet operational capabilities. This preliminary market engagement is part of their initiative to gauge interest and identify potential suppliers who can meet or exceed the equipment specifications. The procurement is classified under the industrial machinery category and is intended for delivery within the UKD7 region by the end of February 2026. Interested parties are invited to express interest and seek additional information through the Proactis platform until the engagement deadline on 23rd January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying industrial machinery, particularly those specialising in scissor lifts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the possibility of demonstrating their products to ensure suitability with the council's requirements. This engagement allows businesses to showcase their offerings and potentially establish or strengthen their presence within public procurement markets, aiding in business growth and industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of an Electric Scissor Lift for St Helens Council - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

St Helens Council are looking to procure an Electric Scissor Lift to use in the workshop and possibly around the depot for the fleet team. The piece of equipment must reach approx. 9m, have a load capacity of 250kg and take up to 2 people. The council would be looking to undertake a demonstration of a range of suitable scissor lifts - brochures are welcome to be included as part of your response to this EOI. The Council is looking to purchase an electric scissor lift that meets or exceeds the specification above. During the Soft Market Test we would like to gauge the level of interest.

Planning Information

The Council is looking to purchase an electric scissor lift that meets or exceeds the specification above. During the Soft Market Test we would like to gauge the level of interest. This is being ran via the Proactis platform 'the Chest' - reference DN801584. Here you can submit expression of interest and ask questions relating to this soft market test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085528-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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