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Reach Truck

Health and Safety Executive

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25 Aug 2026 at 10:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive is buying one reach truck, classified as a forklift truck, for its Science, Engineering and Analysis Division. The vehicle is intended for use at the HSE Science & Research Centre in Buxton. This is a goods requirement for a single item rather than a service, construction project or fleet contract. The procurement is managed by the Health and Safety Executive, a central government public authority. The vehicle will need to support operational activity at the HSE’s science and research facilities, with a demonstrator vehicle tested at the HSE Science & Research Centre at Harpur Hill, Buxton. Suppliers of industrial forklift trucks and material-handling equipment are the natural fit for this requirement.

The process has reached tender: the Health and Safety Executive invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 1 September 2026 at 13:00, and offers by 8 September 2026 at 13:00. The contract period is 28 February 2027 to 28 February 2027. The estimated value is £21,000 excluding VAT, or £25,200 including VAT. There is one lot. The award will consider the technical specification, ability to deliver within the required timeframe and price. Before award, the highest-scoring supplier must provide a demonstrator vehicle for operational testing at Harpur Hill. If it fails the requirements, the next supplier will be tested, continuing until a suitable vehicle is identified.

This opportunity suits suppliers with established capability in supplying reach trucks or comparable forklift equipment for industrial and research environments. Competitors should be able to offer a vehicle that meets the HSE’s technical and operational specification, provide a demonstrator for testing before award, and deliver within the required timeframe. The evaluation rewards a combination of technical compliance, delivery performance and price, so suppliers need both a suitable vehicle and a credible fulfilment plan. Businesses with access to demonstration stock, experienced technical personnel and arrangements for delivery to the HSE Science & Research Centre in Buxton will be well placed to compete. The requirement is focused on supplying one vehicle rather than providing ongoing fleet management or a wider equipment programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reach Truck

Notice Description

HSE's Science, Engineering and Analysis Division (SEAD) is seeking to purchase a Reach Truck for use at the HSE Science & Research Centre in Buxton.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb41
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080719-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027 24 hours
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
Health and Safety Executive
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

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