--- title: "Market Engagement - Provision of Mobile Material Handlers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-09" --- # Market Engagement - Provision of Mobile Material Handlers Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2218185d-bcbc-4d38-b4d8-d5008f22c0a8.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is seeking to engage the market for the provision of mobile material handlers, specifically to replace existing equipment at its waste treatment facilities in Farrington and Thornton, Lancashire. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 31 March 2020. This initiative aims to commence the leasing of new material handling equipment starting from 1 July 2021, and it falls under the industrial machinery industry category. Interested parties can refer to the detailed market engagement notice and submit their responses to a questionnaire by the specified deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those with experience in environmental equipment solutions, as the council is looking for innovative technologies that align with carbon reduction goals. Companies that can demonstrate reliability, effective service support, and cost-efficiency while providing high standards of operator safety will be well positioned to compete. SMEs in particular are encouraged to participate in this process as they may offer unique advantages in terms of flexibility and tailored solutions. ## Notice Lancashire Renewables Ltd (a company owned by Lancashire County Council) operates two waste treatment facilities in Lancashire, located in Farrington near Leyland and also in Thornton. The company handles household and residual waste (circa 400,000 tonnes p.a) in Lancashire. As an integral part of the company's waste processing activities, the mobile material handling equipment is permanently assigned to the "front end" of the processing chain; handling the bulk waste as it is deposited in the receivables pit. Commencing from 01/07/2021, we intend to replace the ageing / existing Atlas 350MH units with new material handlers, through a long term lease agreement from a single service provider. As part of the market testing we are hoping to review and clarify certain criteria that will help us in creating a final tender specification. Typical criteria may include, but not be restricted to, the following topics: Appropriate equipment specifications to suit our operating conditions & environment. Alternative technologies to support targets for carbon reduction. Equipment reliability & arrangements for service support. Breakdown support, response times & contingency planning. Tyre management. Damage management. Efficiency & operating costs. Operator comforts & safety. Requirements We wish to speak to organisations who operate in this sector and scope potential solutions which may form the basis of the future tender. As a starting point, interested organisations are invited to view and complete the attached questionnaire. Please complete the questions, and return your completed questionnaire and any supplementary information to alistair.pope@lancashirerenewables.co.uk by 31/03/2020. Responses to the questionnaire will be reviewed, and the company may invite a number of organisations to discuss the contents of their questionnaires in more detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346e6c20-a979-4eb8-a2f8-7aacc7d26745 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 9 Mar 2020 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346e6c20-a979-4eb8-a2f8-7aacc7d26745 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346e6c20-a979-4eb8-a2f8-7aacc7d26745 9th March 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0a7659f-3ad5-4834-be8b-9385aa284e41 Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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