Award

ID 6338418 - DAC 01/26 - DfC - HED - 8x2 Cheese Wedge Crane Mounted Lorry for Conservation Works Team

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:37

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC), operating as a public authority within central government in Northern Ireland, has completed a procurement process through a direct award. This initiative, managed by the Historic Environment Division (HED), focuses on acquiring an 8x2 Cheese Wedge Crane Mounted Lorry to facilitate conservation works across Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the goods category, with MAC'S Truck Sales Limited identified as the supplier for this contract, valued grossly at £371,940. With the award being pending as of 13 February 2026, the contracting period is scheduled to commence from 26 February 2026 and will run until 25 February 2028, following the end of the standstill period on 24 February 2026.

This direct award offers business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specialised in vehicular equipment fitted with cranes. Companies, especially SMEs like MAC'S Truck Sales Limited, could leverage this tender to expand within government contracts by focusing on specifications that meet the operational needs of entities such as the DfC. The direct procurement approach underscores the demand for timely delivery and strict adherence to technical specifications, presenting a crucial opportunity for businesses capable of offering customised high-quality solutions swiftly. Engaging with central procurement functions like CPD - Supplies and Services Division in Belfast also facilitates network growth and access to further public sector opportunities in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6338418 - DAC 01/26 - DfC - HED - 8x2 Cheese Wedge Crane Mounted Lorry for Conservation Works Team

Notice Description

The Department for Communities (DfC), Historic Environment Division (HED) has a requirement for a Crane Lorry to transport staff, vehicles and materials to work sites across N. Ireland to carry out work required throughout HEDs business needs. These include but are not limited to transporting ISO 10ft and 20ft welfare containers

Procurement Information

A Direct Award Contract is required as the tender competition on eTenders was unsuccessful. Three of the four bidders could not meet the required specification or delivery deadline, and while the remaining bidder (Macs Truck Sales) submitted paperwork with errors, they are the only supplier able to meet both the specification and the required delivery date of 23 March 2026. A Direct Award is therefore the only viable option to ensure timely delivery and operational continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOIRA
Postcode
BT67 0NE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAC'S TRUCK SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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