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title: "IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e08"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e08

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority in the UK, is actively engaged in the procurement process for a new telehandler, crucial for its operations at the Range Facility in Salisbury. The current procurement, titled "IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement," falls under the category of 'goods,' specifically mobile lifting frames, to support daily operational requirements and replace an outdated unit. This process is at the 'Tender' stage with an open procurement method, allowing for wide participation. Submissions must be fully electronically submitted by 14:00 BST on 17 June 2026, with the provider to be awarded by the end of July 2026. The telehandler is expected to be delivered in the fiscal year 2026/27. Key consideration has been given to enhancing safety and reducing environmental impact with this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying mobile lifting equipment, particularly those that align with the economic and technical criteria outlined, such as LOLER accreditation. The Defence Laboratory emphasises value for money, indicating competitive pricing coupled with quality assurance will be essential in the assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid as their suitability has been considered. This procurement presents a substantial business growth prospect by securing a contract valued at an estimated £120,000, potentially extending into further governmental opportunities.

## Notice

The DSTL Range Facility has a requirement to buy a new telehandler to support and facilitate daily operations, to replace the end-of-life condition current unit. DSTL is seeking to procure a new machine, which meets this SOR for Delivery in FY2627. The procurement of a new telehandler for Range is critical to enable all trials and maintenance operations and underpin future facility capabilities. The current one needs to be replaced due to age, condition, poor reliability and substantial maintenance & repair costs. A new machine is required to also increase safety performance of lifting operations and reduce our environmental impact from use of mechanical plant.

### Planning Information

Request for information (RFI) sent out 01/04/2025 via email using the CCS RM6157 Lot 8 suppliers, from this two responses were received and it was decided that further refinement of the statement of requirement was needed. Upon the statement of requirement being completed the previous CCS framework had expired so future tender will need to be through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046660-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42414310 - Mobile lifting frames

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046660-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 15:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046628-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046660-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046628-2026
  20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/61094/detail.si
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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