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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Electric Forklift Truck"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Electric Forklift Truck

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bdf58ad-69da-4ba4-b640-0ecc423c5318

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is conducting a public procurement process for an Electric Forklift Truck, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This tender for purchasing or leasing a replacement electric forklift is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 20 December 2019. The contract is valued between £25,000 and £50,000, and delivery of the vehicle must occur no later than 31 March 2020, ensuring it can connect with the mains power supply at the NLB base for charging.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electric vehicles and forklift trucks. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it encourages competition among suppliers, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or leasing electric forklifts. Businesses that can meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents would be well-suited to participate and potentially expand their market presence through this contract.

## Notice

Oban base currently has two electric forklift trucks, one with a three ton lifting capacity with the other having a 1.5 ton lifting capacity. NLB require to purchase or lease a replacement for the three ton model, supplied in 2006, which has become unreliable. The forklift will have the capability to connect with the mains power supply at NLB base for charging. A full specification is included within the tender document. The supplier will ensure that delivery of the vehicle occurs no later than 31st March 2020. 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/ac71036c-2325-46b4-bb50-e4f97be8e0c1 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac71036c-2325-46b4-bb50-e4f97be8e0c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac71036c-2325-46b4-bb50-e4f97be8e0c1
  22nd November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Electric-Forklift-Truck/YWZG96Y976
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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