Tender

IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority in the UK, is actively engaged in the procurement process for a new telehandler, crucial for its operations at the Range Facility in Salisbury. The current procurement, titled "IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement," falls under the category of 'goods,' specifically mobile lifting frames, to support daily operational requirements and replace an outdated unit. This process is at the 'Tender' stage with an open procurement method, allowing for wide participation. Submissions must be fully electronically submitted by 14:00 BST on 17 June 2026, with the provider to be awarded by the end of July 2026. The telehandler is expected to be delivered in the fiscal year 2026/27. Key consideration has been given to enhancing safety and reducing environmental impact with this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying mobile lifting equipment, particularly those that align with the economic and technical criteria outlined, such as LOLER accreditation. The Defence Laboratory emphasises value for money, indicating competitive pricing coupled with quality assurance will be essential in the assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid as their suitability has been considered. This procurement presents a substantial business growth prospect by securing a contract valued at an estimated £120,000, potentially extending into further governmental opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement

Notice Description

The DSTL Range Facility has a requirement to buy a new telehandler to support and facilitate daily operations, to replace the end-of-life condition current unit. DSTL is seeking to procure a new machine, which meets this SOR for Delivery in FY2627. The procurement of a new telehandler for Range is critical to enable all trials and maintenance operations and underpin future facility capabilities. The current one needs to be replaced due to age, condition, poor reliability and substantial maintenance & repair costs. A new machine is required to also increase safety performance of lifting operations and reduce our environmental impact from use of mechanical plant.

Planning Information

Request for information (RFI) sent out 01/04/2025 via email using the CCS RM6157 Lot 8 suppliers, from this two responses were received and it was decided that further refinement of the statement of requirement was needed. Upon the statement of requirement being completed the previous CCS framework had expired so future tender will need to be through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046660-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42414310 - Mobile lifting frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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