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title: "UKRI-3288 STFC Forklift Truck - maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0407fc"
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# UKRI-3288 STFC Forklift Truck - maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0407fc

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process for the contract with title "UKRI-3288 STFC Forklift Truck - maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works" in the industry category of repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. This tender, located in Swindon, is at the planning stage with the deadline for tender submission set for 10th November 2023. The contract value is £286,000 GBP, with a contract duration of 2 years and optional extensions, allowing for potential business growth opportunities for suitable service providers.

The procurement process led by UKRI for the maintenance of Forklift Trucks at STFC Estates presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers with technical expertise in this field. The contract consists of planned, preventative maintenance works with potential extensions up to 4 years. Interested businesses should possess the capabilities to maintain various brands of Forklift Trucks listed in the asset list. With an emphasis on value for money and service quality, this procurement process offers a platform for specialised businesses to establish long-term partnerships and showcase their competence within the industry category of motor vehicle repair and maintenance services.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement is to contract with a Service Provider to complete all Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works pertaining to Fork Lift Trucks across STFC Estates (see 'Annex B Asset List' for the assets that shall be maintained in this contract). The services were currently sourced via a two-year contract, which has now ended . We are now seeking to contract the services on a longer term basis. This is to build a partnership with a Service Provider, put in place key performance indicators and provide value for money.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this procurement is to contract with a Service Provider to complete all Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works pertaining to Fork Lift Trucks across STFC Estates (see 'Annex B Asset List' for the assets that shall be maintained in this contract). The services were currently sourced via a two-year contract, which has now ended . We are now seeking to contract the services on a longer term basis. This is to build a partnership with a Service Provider, put in place key performance indicators and provide value for money. This contract is for 2 years, with two optional extensions of one year starting from approximately 11 January 2024, and the agreement shall be in place until 10 January 2026 with optional extensions, at UKRI's discretion, to 11 January 2027 and 11 January 2028. A 1-month mobilisation period will take place for the Service Provider, which will commence approx. 11 December 2023. We are looking to contract with a specialist Fork Lift Truck maintenance Service Provider who has technical capability to deliver all aspects of the services. Preferably, they should have the direct in-house labour to be able to maintain a variety of brands of Fork Lift Trucks (Manufacturers are listed in the 'Annex B- Asset List'). The estimated value of the opportunity is: Up to PS71,500 GBP ex VAT per year which leads an estimation of up to PS143,000.00 GBP ex VAT for the minimum two year contract. For the full potential duration of 4 years this is estimated up to PS286,000.00 GBP ex VAT. It should be noted that the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is the only service that is guaranteed through this contract. This accounts for an estimated PS6,500.00 GPB ex VAT per year and is included in the values stated above. All other services stated in the specification shall be utilised as and when required and are not guaranteed. Please refer to the full documentation set within the Delta Portal Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/65PS58Q8V8

Options: Option of a 3rd and 4th year to be permissable at UKRI discretion

Renewal: Option of a 3rd and 4th year to be permissable at UKRI discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029304-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,000 |
| Lots value | £286,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029304-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/65PS58Q8V8
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-motor-vehicles-and-associated-equipment./65PS58Q8V8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-motor-vehicles-and-associated-equipment./65PS58Q8V8

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