---
title: "Fork lift trucks for the Port of Immingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679c6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Fork lift trucks for the Port of Immingham

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679c6

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## Summary

The upcoming procurement process by Associated British Ports is for the acquisition of fork lift trucks for the Port of Immingham. Associated British Ports, located at 25 Bedford Street, London, is engaging suppliers in the market engagement stage, scheduled to conclude on 30th April 2026. This procurement falls under the category of lifting and handling equipment, focusing specifically on forklift trucks. The process, currently in the planning stage, anticipates issuing a Request for Information that will shape the procurement strategy. Businesses have until 14th May 2026 to watch for future notices, and the contract is projected to commence on 1st November 2026.

This procurement presents an imperative opportunity for businesses specialising in lifting trucks, particularly for those in the utilities sector. The emphasis on fork lift trucks suggests potential growth and partnership opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers within the related industry in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable to compete, making it an attractive proposition for local and innovative suppliers seeking to expand their market presence. By engaging directly with Associated British Ports, businesses can align themselves with a significant player in the private utility sector.

## Notice

Thank you for your interest in ABP's requirement for fork lift trucks for the Port of Immingham. ABP will be issuing a Request for Information, which will shape the procurement strategy.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Stage created via Associated British Ports E-Procurement Platform, inviting RFIs to be completed and returned

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029910-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2E 9ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415100 - Lifting trucks

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029910-2026
  31st March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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