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title: "Purchase of Forklift Trucks"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148367"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-02-20"
---

# Purchase of Forklift Trucks

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148367

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## Summary

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of two Counterbalance Forklift Trucks. The procurement is open under an open procedure, inviting quality contractors to submit bids. The tender is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on forklift trucks (CPV: 42415110). The procurement requires one diesel-powered forklift and one battery-powered forklift for different operational settings at their headquarters in Llantrisant, postcode CF72 8LX. The tender process began on 20th February 2025, with a submission deadline set for 12th March 2025, and awards expected to be announced by 27th March 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for suppliers of industrial vehicles, especially those specialising in material handling equipment, to secure a contract with a significant public sector organisation. Businesses that offer robust, reliable forklift trucks with a proven track record of performance and safety standards will be well-suited to compete. SMEs with expertise in customising forklift solutions for specific needs, such as different power sources and operational environments, can leverage this tender to grow their business and establish a strong relationship with a vital emergency service organisation.

## Notice

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is seeking a quality contractor to provide 2 Counterbalance forklift trucks.Counterbalance Forklift trucks consisting of:* 1 Diesel Powered Counterbalance forklift truck, to be used inside a large well-ventilated workshop and outside in a large tarmac yard.* 1 Battery powered Counterbalance Forklift Truck, to be used inside a confined stores department with a turning radius no greater than 1800mm, and outside for the purpose of unloading goods from vehicles.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148367.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:148367)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148367 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LLANTRISANT |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8LX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:23 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148367

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497822&idx=1
  20th February 2025 - ITT Part 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497822&idx=2
  20th February 2025 - ITT Part 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497822&idx=3
  20th February 2025 - Appendix 1 - Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148367.The
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers
- https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

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