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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Electric Forklift Truck"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Electric Forklift Truck

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df107c4-486c-437d-b30f-d140720acc9e

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) in Edinburgh is seeking to procure an electric forklift truck, specifically to replace an unreliable three-ton model currently in use. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £51,263. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 24th January 2020, while the contract is set to begin on 31st January 2020 and end on 31st March 2020. The forklift is required to connect to the mains power supply for charging at the NLB base located in Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of electric vehicles and forklift trucks. Companies that specialise in electric machinery would find this tender particularly applicable, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and reliable delivery solutions. Successful businesses will have the advantage of working with a public sector organisation, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

Oban base currently has two electric forklift trucks, one with a three ton lifting capacity with the other having a 1.5 ton lifting capacity. NLB require to purchase or lease a replacement for the three ton model, supplied in 2006, which has become unreliable. The forklift will have the capability to connect with the mains power supply at NLB base for charging. A full specification is included within the tender document. The supplier will ensure that delivery of the vehicle occurs no later than 31st March 2020. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aec584a-1f95-4fd4-a270-8de7ab138b00 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,263 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,263 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOT JCB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aec584a-1f95-4fd4-a270-8de7ab138b00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aec584a-1f95-4fd4-a270-8de7ab138b00
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=464538905
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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