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title: "OPPORTUNITY - TAVI3132 - AAIB Forklift/Teletruk"
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# OPPORTUNITY - TAVI3132 - AAIB Forklift/Teletruk

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10e57992-8504-4c2e-a573-0c968f540bc3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting tenders for the purchase of a telehandler or hybrid telehandler/counterbalance type forklift truck with extendable arm capabilities, required to enhance load moving safety and capacity within hangars. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors" (CPV 42415000), with delivery locations spanning from the United Kingdom to global addresses. The tender process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 3rd March 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract is anticipated to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude by 30th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial equipment or materials handling solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies capable of providing innovative telehandler technology with a focus on safety, compact maneuverability, and high load capacity could see substantial business growth through this contract, particularly by serving governmental clients and expanding their market reach globally. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, offering a level playing field for all eligible suppliers.

## Notice

Purchase of telehandler or hybrid telehandler/counterbalance type fork lift truck, with an extendable arm and tiltable carriage to 100deg or more would allow wreckage to be safely removed from the forks with an overall load capacity of 3500kg and up to lift capacity of 2200kg at 2m. Would prefer hybrid telehandler/forklift tech allowing for reach and extension but with a small turning circle for work in very confined areas and access into containers. This telehander/fork truck is necessary to increase the safe load moving ability and capacity in the hangars Additional information: Purchase of telehandler or hybrid telehandler/counterbalance type fork lift truck, with an extendable arm and tiltable carriage to 100deg or more would allow wreckage to be safely removed from the forks with an overall load capacity of 3500kg and up to lift capacity of 2200kg at 2m. Would prefer hybrid telehandler/forklift tech allowing for reach and extension but with a small turning circle for work in very confined areas and access into containers. This telehander/fork truck is necessary to increase the safe load moving ability and capacity in the hangars

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb5adcf-b7a8-458d-9891-4e3355323d1f |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb5adcf-b7a8-458d-9891-4e3355323d1f
- 10 Feb 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb5adcf-b7a8-458d-9891-4e3355323d1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb5adcf-b7a8-458d-9891-4e3355323d1f
  10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d473938-ebc1-42b0-984e-a54ff1cf8978
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- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
  Description of Requirement
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/66911130018F29DB9A24
  Link for Registration on Jaggaer
- http://N/A
  Link to ITT
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/473269010194F05D54EC
  Link for Registration on Jaggaer

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