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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Purchase of Electric Forklift - Oban"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Purchase of Electric Forklift - Oban

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58ef3db5-463f-4405-85f8-60c6c121d7f9

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking to procure a counterbalance electric forklift for its Oban depot, located in Scotland's PA34 4LS region. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of trucks (CPV code: 50114000), with additional classification for forklift trucks (CPV code: 42415110). The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure method and is set to end on 6th November 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 15th November 2024 and conclude by 31st March 2025. The forklift must have a lifting capacity between 6 to 8 tonnes, a fully enclosed and weatherproofed cabin, and come with a 5-year maintenance agreement. The total contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in heavy-duty material handling equipment and offering robust maintenance services. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying industrial forklifts, particularly those that can ensure quick delivery and meet the specific technical and maintenance requirements outlined, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted for this contract, larger organisations or those capable of providing comprehensive service and support for the equipment over several years are encouraged to compete.

## Notice

Purchase of a counterbalance Electric Forklift, for our Oban depot PA34 4LS. We require a lifting capacity of 6T- 8T and for the cabin to be fully enclosed and weatherproofed. We also require a 5 year maintenance agreement for this forklift. We require delivery of this new forklift by end March 2025. Full specification details will be in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4104fe65-829b-413f-bacd-61549909fa72 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks
- 50114000 - Repair and maintenance services of trucks

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4104fe65-829b-413f-bacd-61549909fa72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4104fe65-829b-413f-bacd-61549909fa72
  11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Purchase-of-Electric-Forklift---Oban/VS8E6JHP7M
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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