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title: "709461451 - Contract Award Notice"
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# 709461451 - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c09ee5fe-28de-46f0-8d1c-1849cc3d3b18

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the in-service support of Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLs) to Finning (UK) Ltd. This contract, classified in the industry category of forklift trucks, involves core services such as repairs, maintenance, spares provisioning, and training, and extends over a period of three years starting from 2nd June 2025, with an optional extension to 1st June 2029. The procurement process was conducted through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract's initial value is £783,632.77 (excluding VAT) and may rise to a maximum of £1,075,833.33 (excluding VAT). The contract covers multiple delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forklift truck services, repairs, and maintenance. Large-scale suppliers like Finning (UK) Ltd, capable of delivering comprehensive service packages, will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Although the procurement method was not open for bid, the potential for an increase in contract value and an extension year offers growth prospects for companies with robust infrastructure and capacity to handle expansive geographic service provisions. Establishing relationships with major government departments, such as the Ministry of Defence, could offer long-term strategic advantages for businesses in relevant sectors.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded to Finning (UK) Ltd for the In Service Support to Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLs) for a period of 3 years from 02/06/2025 - 01/06/2028 with one option year available which would take the Contract End Date to 01/06/2029. Finning (UK) Ltd are responsible for core services, repairs and maintenance, scheduled maintenance, spares provisioning, training and ad hoc tasking. The award value of this contract is PS783,632.77 ex VAT and may increase up to a maximum of PS1,075,833.33 ex VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16957fbd-f37e-47fb-9496-c195df78c579 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £783,632 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINNING UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 15:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16957fbd-f37e-47fb-9496-c195df78c579
- 10 Jun 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16957fbd-f37e-47fb-9496-c195df78c579

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16957fbd-f37e-47fb-9496-c195df78c579
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35e86034-0a76-498a-8285-16f894505127
  709461451 - Terms and Conditions

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