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title: "Hire of Lift Trucks"
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# Hire of Lift Trucks

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4271fef3-8402-45f3-8236-b3e2249f9178

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "Hire of Lift Trucks" as part of its open procurement process. This service-based contract involves hiring various types of lift trucks, including counterbalance and reach trucks, along with a full maintenance agreement. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 27 March 2019. The delivery will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period is scheduled from 3 June 2019 to 30 June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the materials handling and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in lift truck hire and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, aligning with the council's commitment to supporting local businesses. Companies that demonstrate reliability and capability in providing a diverse range of lift trucks, alongside supportive maintenance, will find this an advantageous tender to pursue.

## Notice

The Contract is for the Hire of Lift Trucks with a full maintenance agreement. The anticipated requirement is detailed below but tenderers should note that additional trucks may be required throughout the life of the Contract. A - 1 x Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck B - 4 x Reach Fork Lift Trucks C - 6 x Electric Power Pallet Trucks Rider Operated Additional information: This opportunity will be completed via ProContract a site run by Proactis, the electronic tendering suite of the Kent Business Portal. If you have difficulty in locating this opportunity following download please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/Login and login using your supplied username and appropriate password. Successful tenderers must ensure that they maintain their registration to the Portal at all times to ensure that they receive any subsequent mini competition requests. If, at any time, you experience difficulty accessing ProContract please visit the help centre https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ or alternatively contact ProContract on E-Mail: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or submit a ticket via the supplier Support Help Desk http://proactis.kayako.com/default

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23bac93-977b-4581-b75d-43396e7aa380 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23bac93-977b-4581-b75d-43396e7aa380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23bac93-977b-4581-b75d-43396e7aa380
  6th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com/default
- http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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