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UKRI-5699 10T EP Electric Counterbalance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a contracting process for the procurement of a 10-tonne EP Electric Counterbalance Forklift to be delivered to their ISIS Facility. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The main supplier selected for this contract is Easy Truck Material Handling Ltd, based in Bromsgrove. The contract was awarded on 27 January 2026, and the period of contract performance is set from 28 January to 6 February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £134,400. The procurement process has now moved beyond the tender phase, and the award has been marked as active, ensuring the operational supply of forklift trucks specifically classified under CPV code 42415110.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the material handling and forklift manufacturing industry. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying electric counterbalance forklifts, particularly those familiar with the needs of research facilities, would benefit from participating in such contracts. The contract offers visibility within the central government procurement sector and serves as a valuable reference for future public sector opportunities. By leveraging such a contract, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand their network within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5699 10T EP Electric Counterbalance

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for a 10T EP Electric Counterbalance Forklift at the ISIS Facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006991-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

EASY TRUCK MATERIAL HANDLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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