Scope
Reference
OPEN20252199
Description
Supply of new fork lift trucks for the Port of Sunderland's cargo operations.
6 x 8 tonne forklift trucks with clamps
3 x 33 tonne forklift trucks with forks
Existing fleet of trucks and attachments being replaced to offset purchase price as part exchange
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
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 January 2026
Engagement process description
There is a preliminary market engagement questionnaire available on the Councils online tendering platform, the Open system.
You will need to create an account on Open in order to access and bid for public sector opportunities issued by Sunderland City Council.
Visit www.open-uk.org to register an account
(Registration is free and easy. Simply head over to www.open-uk.org and complete the online registration form).
Top tips to help you get started:
Keep an eye out for the temporary password to confirm your account - this is only valid for 3 days so if you have not logged in during this period, you will need to contact open.support@nepo.org to request a new temporary password
Adding your Companies House number will populate fields and make it easier to register
Once registered, select Codes & Categories relevant to your area of business
Add notifications@open-uk.org to your safe sender list to ensure you don't miss out on notifications of relevant opportunities
The Open Hub is packed with resources and information to help you get the most out of Open. We have answered your questions in our FAQ section and developed a range of how-to guides so you can familiarise yourself with the system at your own pace. Visit www.open-hub.org to find out more
Suppliers must also ahead of the publication of the tender, register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and ensure their information is up-to-date on the system .
The CDP is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-tender.
This market engagement will allow the Council to understand the appetite in the market and prepare the market and to advise them to register with the appropriate sies to ensure that have access to all documentation and can submit compliant tenders
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 January 2026
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