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CSP26322-nifty lift

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The contract under reference CSP26322, titled "CSP26322-nifty lift," was commissioned by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, with coordination from UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This procurement exercise was conducted under a limited competition method, targeting the acquisition of a Nifty Lift within the industrial machinery sector. The contract, valued at £37,500 (exclusive of VAT), was awarded to Easy Truck Material Handling Ltd, an SME based in Bromsgrove. This process was initiated as of 6th March 2026, progressing to an award stage and finalisation of the contract by 12th March 2026. Delivery is scheduled within the United Kingdom, furthering regional industrial capability.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of industrial machinery and related products. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in handling machinery like lifts, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and bolster their portfolio. As the purchasing entity is a prominent central government authority, successful suppliers can establish strong industrial credibility and create pathways for future contracts with governmental agencies. The limited competition approach suggests strategic business positioning and tailored offerings may be essential for success in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

CSP26322-nifty lift

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief Description of Requirement Purchase of a Nifty Lift

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066853
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022305-2026
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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 6 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EASY TRUCK MATERIAL HANDLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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