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title: "Provision of Mechanical Handling Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4be0927-7cf7-4043-8470-f20f6e6b37d5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER"
published: "2018-08-06"
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# Provision of Mechanical Handling Equipment

Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4be0927-7cf7-4043-8470-f20f6e6b37d5

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## Summary

The London Fire Commissioner is currently seeking tenders for the Provision of Mechanical Handling Equipment, specifically the hire of an electric narrow aisle forklift for their Operations Support Centre located in Croydon. This procurement is in the Tender stage and is set to close on 24th September 2018. The anticipated contract value is £37,000 with a minimum value of £30,000, covering a contract period from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically categorised as forklift trucks.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in equipment rental and mechanical handling solutions. Businesses with capabilities in providing forklift trucks and similar equipment, as well as those experienced in long-term rentals, may find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process can pave the way for growth, as it offers a steady contract duration of seven years, allowing for sustained business relations with a prominent public sector entity.

## Notice

A contract for the hire of mechanical handling equipment (i.e. an electric narrow aisle forklift) to operate for a period of 7 years at the London Fire Brigade's Operations Support Centre in Croydon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01ee89cb-9f1b-4ddd-b2ac-50e224612d54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01ee89cb-9f1b-4ddd-b2ac-50e224612d54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01ee89cb-9f1b-4ddd-b2ac-50e224612d54
  6th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25048&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33133
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.london-fire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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