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Hire of pedestrian tug

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FT

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Alder Hey Children's NHS FT, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, involves the hiring of a pedestrian tug to replace an electric vehicle used for moving waste bins. Classified under the industry category of goods, the contract has been awarded to Compact Fork Trucks Ltd and is valued at £17,841.20 before taxes. The procurement used a direct method below the competition threshold, marking the award stage as complete. The contract, initiated without competition, was signed on 20th February 2026, and runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. Alder Hey Children's NHS FT operates as a public authority under central government.

This tender presents favourable opportunities for large businesses capable of supplying equipment like lifting trucks and handling machinery. Companies specialised in providing pedestrian tugs and similar goods would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts in the future. With the contract being directly awarded without competition, Compact Fork Trucks Ltd has been recognised for its capacity to meet Alder Hey Children's NHS FT's needs efficiently. Businesses seeking to expand in the public sector by supplying machinery and vehicles may find exploring similar tenders advantageous.

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Notice Title

Hire of pedestrian tug

Notice Description

Hire of pedestrian tug to replace electric vehicle to move waste bins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015560-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415100 - Lifting trucks

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,841 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FT
Contact Name
Adele Ford
Contact Email
adele.ford@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L14 5AB
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPACT FORK TRUCKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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