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title: "PLACE641 - Hire of forklift trucks off PLACE234"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# PLACE641 - Hire of forklift trucks off PLACE234

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8452d10b-c34e-429b-a329-1810fc601940

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a direct award for the hire of three forklift trucks, with the contract being active from 19th September 2024 to 1st October 2025. The contract, valued at £73,008, falls under the industry category of "Machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction equipment" and is specific to the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has moved through the award stage, and all key dates, including the end of the tender period and the start of the contract period, are noted as occurring in September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of heavy machinery. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, given the suitability criteria specified by the buying organisation. The direct award method utilised in this procurement process ensures a streamlined approach, allowing businesses like small local suppliers to engage directly with public sector contracts, promoting growth and encouraging robust supply chain dynamics. The chosen supplier, Clee Hill Plant, an SME, reflects an opportunity for similar businesses to gain a foothold in public procurement contracts within the construction equipment industry.

## Notice

Direct award for the hire of 3 forklift truck for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008e1a99-a407-4af8-9e2b-8882e6bdcf18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,008 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,008 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEE HILL PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008e1a99-a407-4af8-9e2b-8882e6bdcf18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008e1a99-a407-4af8-9e2b-8882e6bdcf18
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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