---
title: "CSP26259 - Counterbalance forklift"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f32"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# CSP26259 - Counterbalance forklift

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f32

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation has reached the award stage for the supply of Toyota 4-wheel electric counterbalance forklifts, concluding on 2nd March 2026. The limited competition procurement exercise, specifically for the "Counterbalance forklift" contract titled CSP26259, falls under the 'publicAuthorityCentralGovernment' industry category. The location of both the buying organisation and the supplier is within the United Kingdom, with delivery directed to the UK region. This contract is active from 27th February 2026 and concludes on 30th October 2026. The contract, valued at £39,795 with a gross amount of £47,754, signifies a below-threshold procurement method with limited competition.

This procurement creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in material handling and industrial equipment, as seen through the successful award to Easy Truck Material Handling Ltd. Companies that produce or distribute forklifts or similar industrial goods may find such tenders viable for expansion. With the involvement of a renowned public authority, UK Research and Innovation, and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, this process showcases an opportunity for businesses that can offer competitive services and high-quality goods, particularly those that align with public sector requirements. Large-scale suppliers familiar with central government contracts would be well-suited to similar opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Toyota 4-wheel electric counterbalance including delivery to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018291-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,795 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018291-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018291-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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