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Purchase of an Electric Forklift Truck

MHRA

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04 Mar 2026 at 09:39

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31 Dec 2025 at 14:03

Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority headquartered in London, sought to procure an electric forklift truck, including service and maintenance. The procurement method used was an open competition below threshold, indicating a transparent process accessible to a range of suppliers. The contract for this procurement was awarded to PRISTINE GROUP INC LTD, an SME based in Edinburgh, with the contract signing taking place on 12th February 2026. Initially tendered with submissions due 19th January 2026, the contract spans from this start date until 12th February 2030, with the possibility of renewal for continued service and maintenance. This procurement falls under the goods category specifically for forklift trucks, with deliveries intended for the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in electric forklift trucks and related services to engage with a central government authority, thereby expanding their reach and credibility. Businesses proficient in the durable goods industry, particularly those offering competitive service and maintenance packages, would be well-placed to compete for such contracts. The open competition format facilitates various businesses to showcase their quality and pricing, with technical and commercial factors heavily considered during the evaluation. Engaging with contracts like these can lead to long-term growth and stability by establishing trusted relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

Purchase of an Electric Forklift Truck

Notice Description

Purchase of an Electric Forklift Truck (service and maintenance included)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: For service and maintenance of the Forklift truck extension is possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019302-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISTINE GROUP

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