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title: "3174(A)_15 Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for ESPO Warehouse Operations"
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# 3174(A)_15 Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for ESPO Warehouse Operations

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-865021a3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO, a buying organisation based in Leicester, seeking tenders for the supply of Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for warehouse operations. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Jungheinrich UK Limited for a total estimated value of £160,000. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2015 and will last until 31st October 2020, with an option for a further 24-month extension. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the industry category pertains to lifting and handling equipment and parts.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in materials handling solutions, including suppliers of powered pedestrian pallet trucks, stacker trucks, and counterbalance trucks. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance services alongside equipment supply will be particularly well-suited to compete. The structure of the contract, which includes both outright purchase and hire options, presents a versatile opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their service capabilities and expand their customer base within the public sector.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking tenders to identify and appoint a single Supplier of the following materials handling equipment ('MHE') and provide maintenance services: * Powered pedestrian pallet trucks * Powered pedestrian / ride-on stacker trucks * Counterbalance truck (LPG) ESPO wishes to consider the options of outright purchase and alternatively contract hire, and in both cases, the Supplier of the MHE will be required to provide maintenance services. Two Lots: i. Outright purchase with a fixed price maintenance contract for five years ii. Outright purchase with a fixed price maintenance contract for seven years iii. Contract hire with maintenance for five years iv. Contract hire with maintenance for seven years. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27770ebc-c829-4e85-ada9-f62618ff0ff5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2015 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JUNGHEINRICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27770ebc-c829-4e85-ada9-f62618ff0ff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27770ebc-c829-4e85-ada9-f62618ff0ff5
  26th June 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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