---
title: "QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f278"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f278

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to hire and lease-to-buy four Electric Tow Trucks. The tender, titled "QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks," targets the machinery industry, particularly focusing on lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. Located in Kings Lynn, within the UKH16 region in the United Kingdom, this procurement is conducted under an open competition method and falls below the threshold for central government public authority. Businesses interested in submitting their proposals should do so by 12:00 PM on 14th January 2026, with queries required by 5th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying electric tow truck vehicles suitable for hospital logistics. The procurement is particularly accessible to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with participation reserved for companies located in Norfolk. The award criteria place a strong emphasis on commercial value, weighted at 70%, and quality at 30%, providing various businesses, particularly those specialising in logistics solutions and machinery supply, with the opportunity to enter or expand within the healthcare sector. Successful bidders will engage in contracts starting 11th February 2026, for a term ending on 10th February 2031, with options for purchase included.

## Notice

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust requires both hire and lease to buy options for four Electric Tow Trucks for internal and external logistics operations. The Vehicles will be used to Transport goods and equipment across hospital departments, including navigating slopes and tight corridors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081334-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| 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 QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081334-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081334-2025
  10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8972
  Briefing Document for QEHKL224 - Electric Tow Trucks
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8973
  Specification Document for QEHKL224
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8974
  Quality Response Template for QEHKL224
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8975
  Commercial Submission Template for QEHKL224

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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