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title: "The Supply of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders including Lunchbox Trolleys, Catering Shelving, Steps and Platforms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052948"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
published: "2025-05-30"
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# The Supply of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders including Lunchbox Trolleys, Catering Shelving, Steps and Platforms

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052948

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## Summary

The public procurement opportunity announced by the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) involves the supply of trolleys, trucks, and ladders, including lunchbox trolleys, shelving, steps, and platforms, to be delivered directly to customers across the UK. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with pre-market engagement set to conclude on 24th June 2025. The sector is categorised under goods procurement, with a specific focus on public authority - sub-central government organisations. The procurement process follows the Procurement Act 2023 and is expected to begin with the contract period starting from 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2029. The total estimated contract value is £1,320,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of transport and shelving equipment. Companies offering quality products within this range, along with notable social value and sustainability offerings, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process supports the inclusion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diversity and innovation in meeting YPO's needs. Engaging in this procurement process may not only provide direct sales opportunities but also improve market visibility and expand business networks within the UK public sector. Interested parties are advised to participate in the preliminary engagement phase before the 24th June 2025 deadline, by reaching out to the YPO Contracts Team for further details and necessary documentation.

## Notice

YPO are looking to start Pre Market Engagement for the provision of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders. This is to include Lunchbox Trolleys, Shelving, Steps , Platforms and Food Transportation Boxes. All items within the contract will be delivered on a direct basis to the customer UK wide. This will mean that any order received by the supplier, from YPO, will be delivered directly to the customer.

### Planning Information

YPO are looking to start premarket engagement for the provision of Trolleys, Trucks and Ladders. This is to include Lunchbox Trolleys, Shelving, Steps and Platforms. All items within the contract will be delivered on a direct basis to the customer UK wide. This will mean that any order received by the supplier, from YPO, will be delivered directly to the customer and not to YPO Warehouse.
YPO intends to close the preliminary market engagement by 24th June 2025.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the excel sheet and return to the buying team by email with the information requested alongside any further questions you may have around this opportunity. Please e mail to katey.stothard@ypo.co.uk
YPO has pre-prepared a document for any supplier who may be interested in this opportunity. The Pre engagement period will be from 30th May 2025 to 24th June 2025. Please contact Katey Stothard at katey.stothard@ypo.co.uk for the document and any further information.
YPO are looking for quality products and would like to know what the specific standards (if any) are for each products group within the suggested specification.
YPO would like to ensure we are offering our customers a full range of products within this category. Could you please advise of any additional product range suggestions which you feel would enhance this range?
YPO are looking for your social value / sustainability offering to support your product ranges.
YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we wish to do so. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34134100 - Flatbed trucks
- 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks
- 34911100 - Trolleys
- 39141100 - Shelves
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 44423200 - Ladders
- 44423220 - Folding steps
- 44423230 - Step stools

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 07:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2025
  30th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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