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Purchase of diesel 2 ton forklift

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a diesel 2-ton forklift, designated for use at its Learning and Development Centre in Preston. The procurement, identified as LFRS 214, falls under the goods category with Transport Equipment and auxiliary products as its main classification. The procurement was conducted directly without competition as it was below the financial threshold, with a contract awarded to Toyota Material Handling UK Limited on 27th March 2026. The contract is in the active stage and spans from 15th April 2026 to 14th April 2040, with the gross value amounting to £53,977.31.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the field of transport equipment supply, specifically for companies specialising in materials handling solutions. Large-scale businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying forklifts and related equipment could benefit from such opportunities, especially those capable of providing high-quality goods tailored to meet the specific requirements set by public authorities. Engaging with similar public procurement tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and foster strategic partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of diesel 2 ton forklift

Notice Description

Purchase of a forklift for use at Learning and Development Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032889-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,981 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2040 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
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING

Further Information

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