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title: "Forklift Lease"
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# Forklift Lease

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b3283b-1d4d-4072-a6ef-24a135fc5b66

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council has completed the procurement process for a 7-year lease of specialist forklift equipment, specifically the MSF - TLT 35-26D-4WD. The contract, valued at GBP 56,567, falls under the "Forklift trucks" category and is located in Chelmsford, England (postal code: CM1 1JE). The procurement utilised a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. Key dates include the tender period end date of 10 October 2024, the contract start date of 1 November 2024, and the end date of 31 October 2031. The award was made to JCB Watling and was published on 20 December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and leasing of specialised equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the procurement method and the council's interest in such entities. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector organisations like Chelmsford City Council and gaining recognition in the forklift equipment industry.

## Notice

7 year lease of specialist equipment for the MSF - TLT 35-26D-4WD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389c29ee-7638-467b-814f-41f4e175cfb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,567 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389c29ee-7638-467b-814f-41f4e175cfb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389c29ee-7638-467b-814f-41f4e175cfb2
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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