---
title: "Warehouse Mechanical Handling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034aeb"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034aeb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-06-27"
---

# Warehouse Mechanical Handling

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034aeb

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "Warehouse Mechanical Handling" for the supply of leased mechanical handling equipment, specifically forklift trucks, with an estimated value of £3,024,000. The tender period is set to end on 10 August 2022, and the contract spans a duration of up to 3240 days with options for renewal. The equipment is intended for national distribution warehouses located in Larkhall and Eurocentral Motherwell, Scotland. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically and provide evidence of financial stability as part of the selection criteria.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the logistics and equipment leasing sectors, particularly those specialising in material handling solutions. Companies that possess experience in providing mechanical handling equipment and can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits will be well-placed to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of fulfilling leases and managing operational requirements could leverage this contract to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of Leased Mechanical Handling Equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lease of Mechanical Handling Equipment

Options: Additional units maybe leased or hired to support operational requirements as and when required.

Renewal: 2 x 24 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017477-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Lease contract equipment renewed within 5 years with 2 x 24 month extensions at discretion of NSS |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,024,000 |
| Lots value | £3,024,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017477-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697120
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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