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title: "12395 Purchase of 1 x Rough Terrain Counterbalance Forklift Truck"
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# 12395 Purchase of 1 x Rough Terrain Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c2523f-0573-44ef-a3d3-c6e885343989

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## Summary

St. Helens Council is seeking to appoint a qualified contractor for the purchase of one rough terrain counterbalance forklift truck. This procurement falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of forklift trucks (42415110) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initially published on 22 August 2024, with a submission deadline by 20 September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period was set to start on 1 November 2024 and end on 31 March 2025. However, the award status shows the procurement as abandoned due to the vehicle being retendered, and the relevant award notice was published on 14 November 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to secure a contract valued at £40,000, fostering potential business growth through successful bid outcomes. Companies specializing in heavy machinery, particularly those with expertise in forklifts and related logistics equipment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses need to comply with the terms and conditions outlined by St. Helens Council, ensuring fairness and equal treatment in the procurement process. For full specification details, contractors were required to register their interest and adhere to the specified submission guidelines.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the Purchase of 1 x Rough Terrain Counterbalance Forklift Truck. For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest. Submissions shall be received by the Council by the closing date and time stated within the Instruction for Tendering document. No submission received after the closing date and time will be accepted other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of STAR Procurement in their sole discretion. Please note that tender submissions which are only partly uploaded at the closing date and time will be considered to have not been received and will be rejected by the Council. In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3502b0d-6ca6-4f4e-bda9-18fd12009d31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABANDONED PROCUREMENT - NONE AWARD DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING RETE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3502b0d-6ca6-4f4e-bda9-18fd12009d31
- 22 Aug 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b184432-07ad-48ff-9e64-2bc6b083d9e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3502b0d-6ca6-4f4e-bda9-18fd12009d31
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b184432-07ad-48ff-9e64-2bc6b083d9e9
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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