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title: "Ex Demo Forklift Truck & New Forklift Truck"
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# Ex Demo Forklift Truck & New Forklift Truck

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdcd41f5-dc20-4d5e-a3ae-9da2d2f67eae

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Ex Demo Forklift Truck & New Forklift Truck" was initiated by the West Midlands Fire Service, intended to deliver one ex-demo forklift truck to Oldbury and one new forklift truck to Coventry. This contract falls under the "Forklift trucks" category (CPV 42415110) and pertains to the goods industry, with the project's scope covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The process used an open procedure, below the threshold, allowing for competitive and transparent bidding. The tendering phase concluded on 14th January 2026, with the subsequent award stage completing on 2nd February 2026. The contract commenced on 15th January 2026 and is set to end on 31st January 2029.

This tender provides various business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial vehicles, like forklift trucks. Since the procurement process adopted an open procedure allowing fair competition, small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise in the goods industry could efficiently compete for such opportunities. The completed contract was awarded to COMPACT FORK TRUCKS LTD, highlighting potential success for well-prepared and competitive participants within this sector. Engaging in similar procurements could lead to enhanced visibility and business development in the regional markets served by public sector organisations like the West Midlands Fire Service.

## Notice

1 X EX DEMO FORKLIFT TRUCK TO BE DELIVERED TO OLDBURY ,OLD PARK LANE, OLDBURY B69 4PU 1 X NEW FORKLIFT TRUCK TO BE DELIVERED TO COVENTRY FIRE STATION,RADFORD ROAD, COVENTRY CV1 4EL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994c50c2-29fb-494c-b14d-b4656a3d3365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,358 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPACT FORK TRUCKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994c50c2-29fb-494c-b14d-b4656a3d3365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994c50c2-29fb-494c-b14d-b4656a3d3365
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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