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UHB Meteor Park Warehouse Trucks

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Nov 2026 at 20:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Oct 2026 at 14:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Oct 2026 at 13:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust procured warehouse trucks for use at its Meteor Park warehouse. The requirement is for forklift trucks to support warehouse operations. The buyer is the NHS foundation trust, based in Birmingham. The contract concerns trucks used within the warehouse; the published description does not break the requirement down by truck type, quantity or individual specification. The work is therefore relevant to suppliers of warehouse materials-handling equipment, particularly forklift trucks and associated support for operational warehouse environments. The stated purpose is to provide trucks for warehouse use, rather than a wider warehouse construction or logistics service.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Jungheinrich UK Ltd through a direct award. The stated justification cites the operational disruption and cost of removing and reinstalling the existing wire-guided infrastructure, risks to warehouse operations and patient care, technical issues during transition, retraining and safety revalidation. The award is dated 1 September 2026; the contract was signed on 28 August 2026. Its term runs from 4 January 2027 to 5 January 2032. The contract value is £166,413 excluding VAT and £199,695 including VAT. The agreement covers one lot. The available procurement details do not state a scored evaluation basis or supplier eligibility criteria.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from this trust, the award shows demand for warehouse forklift trucks in a setting where uninterrupted daily operations and supply-chain continuity matter. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate that its equipment and transition plan can avoid or minimise warehouse downtime, disruption to picking and putaway, and delays to product dispatch. The buyer’s rationale highlights compatibility with existing wire-guided infrastructure, established technical support and system knowledge, safe commissioning, and limited retraining demands as commercially important considerations. The contract also includes LOLER inspections at the frequencies set for each truck in the vehicle schedule. Suppliers able to provide suitable trucks alongside dependable inspection and maintenance support would be better placed to address this specific warehouse requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB Meteor Park Warehouse Trucks

Notice Description

60 month contract for trucks within the warehouse at Meteor Park

Procurement Information

Significant warehouse downtime during removal and reinstallation Full or partial shutdown of the warehouse during works Disruption to daily operations, picking, and putaway activities Delays in product dispatch and supply chain interruptions Potential downstream impact on customers, including risk to patient care due to delayed products High cost of removing existing wire-guided infrastructure from the floor Risk of damage to warehouse flooring and associated repair costs Long implementation and mobilisation timelines Increased risk of technical issues during commissioning phase Requirement for operator and maintenance staff retraining Learning curve impacting productivity and efficiency Potential project delays leading to extended disruption Loss of historical system knowledge and established support relationships Potential gaps in service levels during transition period Revalidation of safety certifications and compliance standards Need to rewrite SOPs, risk assessments, and maintenance procedures Reduced operational performance during transition phase Possible need for temporary alternative handling solutions during works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/104922-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,413 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£166,413 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 5 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Jungheinrich Uk Ltd

Further Information

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