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title: "GB-King's Lynn: QEHKL71a - Pedestrian Movers / Tugs"
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buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KINGS LYNN NHS TRUST"
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# GB-King's Lynn: QEHKL71a - Pedestrian Movers / Tugs

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KINGS LYNN NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005327b0-70f0-4929-ad8c-04a5575bca02

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Trust is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-King's Lynn: QEHKL71a - Pedestrian Movers / Tugs" within the electric vehicles industry. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13 April 2021. The project, with a total budget of £500,000, aims to replace a fleet of powered equipment with pedestrian towing movers and ride-on tugs, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use in Kings Lynn, located in the East of England. The contract period is expected to commence on 14 June 2021 and conclude by 13 August 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure methodology.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying electric vehicles and related equipment. Businesses engaged in the development of versatile and efficient logistics solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the focus on replacing existing fleet vehicles, firms that can offer innovative towing and handling equipment are likely to find a valuable market in this procurement. The nature of the work and the specified needs for manoeuvrability on inclines present a niche for specialised suppliers in the electric vehicle sector.

## Notice

We currently have a small fleet of ride-on tugs, plus various powered and manual pallet handling equipment. We wish to replace the powered fleet with a mixture of pedestrian 'tow movers' and ride-on tugs. Typical loads include Trailers, 770 litre wheeled bins, cages, linen trolleys, theatre trolleys and meal trolleys. Vehicles would need to be suitable for indoor and outdoor use and be able to suitable to use loaded on inclines: The charging bay is down a short External ramp and a longer Internal ramp to the upper floor and both will be used a number of times each day. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d3c590-ff19-42cf-8137-77cf6e66fbad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 13 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KINGS LYNN NHS TRUST |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d3c590-ff19-42cf-8137-77cf6e66fbad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d3c590-ff19-42cf-8137-77cf6e66fbad
  1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-King's-Lynn:-QEHKL71a---Pedestrian-Movers-/-Tugs/6522A6MJ35
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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