---
title: "UKRI-5699 10T EP Electric Counterbalance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-27"
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# UKRI-5699 10T EP Electric Counterbalance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f6b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a contracting process for the procurement of a 10-tonne EP Electric Counterbalance Forklift to be delivered to their ISIS Facility. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The main supplier selected for this contract is Easy Truck Material Handling Ltd, based in Bromsgrove. The contract was awarded on 27 January 2026, and the period of contract performance is set from 28 January to 6 February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £134,400. The procurement process has now moved beyond the tender phase, and the award has been marked as active, ensuring the operational supply of forklift trucks specifically classified under CPV code 42415110.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the material handling and forklift manufacturing industry. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying electric counterbalance forklifts, particularly those familiar with the needs of research facilities, would benefit from participating in such contracts. The contract offers visibility within the central government procurement sector and serves as a valuable reference for future public sector opportunities. By leveraging such a contract, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand their network within the UK public sector.

## Notice

UKRI has a requirement for a 10T EP Electric Counterbalance Forklift at the ISIS Facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006991-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASY TRUCK MATERIAL HANDLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006991-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006991-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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