Scope
Reference
OPEN20252199
Description
Supply of Forklift Trucks for use in cargo operations at the Port of Sunderland
Total value (estimated)
- £1,550,000 excluding VAT
- £1,860,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Lot 1. 8 Tonne Forklift Truck
Description
Supply of 6 x 8 tonne forklift trucks with bale clamps
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 33 Tonne Forklift
Description
Supply of 3 x 33 tonne fork lift truck with forks
Lot value (estimated)
- £860,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. 8 Tonne Forklift Truck
Lot 2. 33 Tonne Forklift
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 February 2026, 12:00pm
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Cost of Forklifts (Less any part exchange on existing fleet) |
Price | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government