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title: "48 tonne Forklift Replacement"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED"
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# 48 tonne Forklift Replacement

Buyer: DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d810446-ed97-49a3-b8ee-3fe5332d9051

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is Dounreay, a Division of Magnox Limited. The tender title is "48 tonne Forklift Replacement" in the industry category of Forklift trucks. The location is in Thurso, postal code KW14 7TZ, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is active with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024, and the contract period running from 1st March 2024 to 30th April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) for the supply and delivery of a forklift valued at £450,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those specializing in forklift trucks or special-purpose motor vehicles, to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to participate, while voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specified as suitable. Businesses interested in providing a 48 tonne forklift and meeting the required delivery address in Thurso can engage with Dounreay for potential growth opportunities through this procurement process.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of a 48 tonne forklift to support the waste transport operations across the site. Interested parties must register on the Atamis web portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12d09b9-5328-4277-b300-82e0c4bb0c64 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12d09b9-5328-4277-b300-82e0c4bb0c64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12d09b9-5328-4277-b300-82e0c4bb0c64
  4th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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