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title: "Contract Hire of Material Handling Equipment"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PD PORTS"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Contract Hire of Material Handling Equipment

Buyer: PD PORTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2fb9165-d6e2-4e57-b089-49514b707434

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## Summary

PD Ports is inviting proposals for the contract hire of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) material handling forklift trucks. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Lifting and handling equipment' with additional classifications including 'Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery' and 'Goods-handling equipment'. The tender's location is in the North East of the United Kingdom, specifically Middlesbrough, postcode TS2 1AH. The process is currently at the 'tenderAmendment' stage, with the tender period ending on 15th November 2024. The contract period will commence on 10th January 2025 and conclude on 3rd December 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in material handling equipment, particularly those with experience in VNA forklift trucks. The open procedure, below threshold procurement method encourages a competitive process and can help businesses expand their service offerings in the North East region. Although this procurement is not aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a valuable opportunity for established companies in the sector to secure a long-term contract and collaborate with a prominent buyer like PD Ports.

## Notice

The purpose of this Tender is to invite Tenderers to submit a detailed and fully priced proposal for the contract hire VNA material handling forklift trucks. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pdports/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03619120-59e9-4fcc-ac36-56d411bf966d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | PD PORTS |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42415210 - Works trucks fitted with handling equipment
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03619120-59e9-4fcc-ac36-56d411bf966d
- 29 Oct 2024 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03619120-59e9-4fcc-ac36-56d411bf966d
- 29 Oct 2024 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03619120-59e9-4fcc-ac36-56d411bf966d
- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03619120-59e9-4fcc-ac36-56d411bf966d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03619120-59e9-4fcc-ac36-56d411bf966d
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pdports/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pdports/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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