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

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:11

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13 Feb 2026 at 12:48

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Communities (DfC), under the Historic Environment Division (HED), has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of an 8x2 Cheese Wedge Crane Mounted Lorry for its Conservation Works Team. This project is aligned with the DfC's need to transport staff, vehicles, and materials to various conservation sites across Northern Ireland. The process culminated in a contract award to MAC'S Truck Sales Limited, effective from 26 February 2026 to 25 February 2028, with a gross value of £371,940. The procurement method signifies a direct award due to unsuccessful tender competitions, where only MAC'S Truck Sales met the delivery specifications by the required date of 23 March 2026. The buyer's organization, DfC, is rooted in public authority within central government, and Northern Irish devolved regulations apply, ensuring adherence to applicable legislative frameworks.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and supply of heavy-duty transport vehicles. Particularly, businesses equipped to deliver niche products such as crane-mounted lorries will find potential growth opportunities by understanding specifications and delivering within tight deadlines, as illustrated by MAC'S Truck Sales Limited. The emphasis on transport logistics for conservation work across Northern Ireland provides a steady demand for suppliers capable of both innovation and operational dependability. Enterprises, especially small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) with capacity to fulfil specialised transport needs, will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, enhancing their market presence and fostering business expansion by aligning products with sector-specific needs.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016721-2026
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
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
£309,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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