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title: "Provision of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck"
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# Provision of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06e83f4b-246c-405d-ad3d-b2e031509362

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is initiating a public procurement process for the title "Provision of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to lifting and handling equipment, and is located in Bootle, England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 24th February 2021, at 12:00 GMT. The estimated value of this contract ranges from £10,000 to £30,000, and it follows an open procurement method, which is below the threshold for mandatory full competition.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of forklift trucks and related equipment. Companies specialising in machinery sales, particularly those offering new or used models with specific safety features, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly accessible as there is an emphasis on inclusivity in the bidding process.

## Notice

A Counterbalance Fork List Truck is an essential item of kit, enabling the lifting & transportation of items in support of activities for commercial, incident and general site work. We are seeking to replace our existing FLT with a new or used machine with specific lifting capabilities and safety features as mentioned within Schedule A. Additional information: A Counterbalance Fork List Truck is an essential item of kit, enabling the lifting & transportation of items in support of activities for commercial, incident and general site work. We are seeking to replace our existing FLT with a new or used machine with specific lifting capabilities and safety features as mentioned within Schedule A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87ee7d7-49e8-4730-985c-e9ac7d69e96f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87ee7d7-49e8-4730-985c-e9ac7d69e96f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87ee7d7-49e8-4730-985c-e9ac7d69e96f
  16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a36f154-bddc-440b-b33d-8a5705c636e8
  Statement of service requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1832f5a-249c-4533-8665-5a6289e8f618
  Schedule B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9142bb6c-103d-4221-b276-e3c654b158c6
  Instruction to bidders

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