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title: "UK SBS PS17031 Purchase of a Forklift Truck"
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# UK SBS PS17031 Purchase of a Forklift Truck

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-659bff3d-d621-4131-abdf-3eb766cd1599

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the purchase of a counterbalance forklift truck, identified as PS17031, aimed at supporting operations at the STFC's ISIS Facility located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire. The procurement falls under the goods category within the transport equipment industry. The tender was officially published on 24 April 2017, with a submission deadline set for 9 May 2017. Key specifications of the forklift include various technical dimensions and features designed to enhance driver comfort and safety, with the product required to be delivered by 30 June 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in material handling and equipment supply to expand their clientele by meeting the specifications outlined in the tender. Particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), competitive bidders must register on the CCS eSourcing Suite to participate. Companies capable of providing high-quality lifting and handling equipment and those familiar with the outlined technical requirements are encouraged to apply.

## Notice

**Please do no respond directly to the Buyer** The STFC's ISIS Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire is a leading source of pulsed neutrons and muons. The facility performs cutting edge research into the structure and properties of materials at an atomic and molecular level. It is the most productive research centre of its type in the world. Each year we welcome around 2000 visiting scientists who complete over 600 experiments. ISIS spares store requires a counterbalance fork truck for moving equipment. The purchase is being put out to tender to ensure that ISIS gets the best value for money and the correct specification truck is purchased. Specification below: Technical Dimensions: * Height of Over Head Guard 2150 - 2350mm * Length to Fork Face 2450 -2650mm * Width of Carriage 1100 -1200mm * Lift Height 3700 - 3850mm * Closed Height: 2500 - 2650mm * Track Width (wheel to wheel) 950 - 1100mm * Weight 5500 - 5800 kg * Length of Forks 950 - 1050mm * Width Of Forks Adjustable within Fork Carriage Seat * Height 1100 -1200mm * Tyre Size (Front) 315 x 45-12 * Tyre Size (rear) 200/50-10 * Charging connection Inbuilt Commando Plug to enable flexibility of charging location * Aisle Width 3900mm max * Lifting Speed with Load >0.30 meters per second * Lifting Speed with Out Load >0.50 meters per second * Travel Speed - * Maximum 15 - 25 kmh * Ground Clearance >100mm * Truck Voltage 80V Driver Comfort Features: * Full Steel Cab * Full Road Lighting - * Brake Light / Sidelights / Flashing indicators * Heater with Demisting Function * Additional Spot Lights - * position 3 & 4 LED * 10 degree swivelling seat to minimise driver discomfort when reversing * 12v Electrical Socket in Cab * Panoramic Rear View Mirror * Driver Armrest * Low Driver Step and with Handle * Safety Features: * Direction Indicator -Showing direction of travel * Pin Code Access * Battery Easy Fill BFS system and gravity bottle * Audible Warning in reverse * Flashing beacon fitted below OHG controlled by switch Warranty: * 1 year Item must be delivered to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX by 30TH June 2017 Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6801f59e-7344-45ee-8030-b341cb2cb8d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,286 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINDE MATERIAL HANDING SOUTH EAST LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6801f59e-7344-45ee-8030-b341cb2cb8d9
- 24 Apr 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134ec31-16f7-4587-9a2f-ff5ab4c80b8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6801f59e-7344-45ee-8030-b341cb2cb8d9
  3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134ec31-16f7-4587-9a2f-ff5ab4c80b8c
  24th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b79693ce-9fc2-44b9-b499-b40d0b4d0803
  PS17031 ITQ questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ada19612-dc88-4079-8b65-789469037bba
  PS17031 ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f97acbdc-aa0d-462c-bf88-8a8501eba326
  PS17031 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d8d32ee-7f3b-4375-ba07-57295beb99ad
  PS17031 Terms & Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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