---
title: "Purchase of diesel 2 ton forklift"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068026"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Purchase of diesel 2 ton forklift

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068026

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## Summary

The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a diesel 2-ton forklift, designated for use at its Learning and Development Centre in Preston. The procurement, identified as LFRS 214, falls under the goods category with Transport Equipment and auxiliary products as its main classification. The procurement was conducted directly without competition as it was below the financial threshold, with a contract awarded to Toyota Material Handling UK Limited on 27th March 2026. The contract is in the active stage and spans from 15th April 2026 to 14th April 2040, with the gross value amounting to £53,977.31.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the field of transport equipment supply, specifically for companies specialising in materials handling solutions. Large-scale businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying forklifts and related equipment could benefit from such opportunities, especially those capable of providing high-quality goods tailored to meet the specific requirements set by public authorities. Engaging with similar public procurement tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and foster strategic partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase of a forklift for use at Learning and Development Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,981 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032889-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.toyota-forklifts.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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