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CSP26055 - E-drive electric scissor lift

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jan 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation for the acquisition of an E-drive electric scissor lift has reached the contract stage. Categorised under lifting and handling equipment, this tender is notably classified as 'goods' with an award status of active. Located in the United Kingdom and with coordination from UK Shared Business Services Ltd, this direct procurement process was completed swiftly due to technical reasons necessitating a sole supplier. The contract, valued at £19,992, was signed on 19th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 23rd January 2026. Given that the tender falls below the threshold, it highlights a procurement method devoid of competition.

This procurement offers a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying lifting equipment, particularly those capable of delivering innovative electric lifting solutions. SMEs like Workplatform Ltd, which was selected to supply the goods due to its ability to meet the specific technical requirements, stand to gain significantly from such tenders. Companies equipped to expedite product delivery and maintain a competitive edge in technological offerings can leverage similar procurement opportunities to sustain and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

CSP26055 - E-drive electric scissor lift

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement: - E-drive electric scissor lift

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005083-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKPLATFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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