Planning

Procurement of an Electric Scissor Lift for St Helens Council - Soft Market Test

  • St Helens Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-085528

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fbde

Published 22 December 2025, 3:51pm



Scope

Description

St Helens Council are looking to procure an Electric Scissor Lift to use in the workshop and possibly around the depot for the fleet team.

The piece of equipment must reach approx. 9m, have a load capacity of 250kg and take up to 2 people.

The council would be looking to undertake a demonstration of a range of suitable scissor lifts - brochures are welcome to be included as part of your response to this EOI.

The Council is looking to purchase an electric scissor lift that meets or exceeds the specification above. During the Soft Market Test we would like to gauge the level of interest.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 24 February 2026 to 26 February 2026
  • 3 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 42000000 - Industrial machinery

Contract locations

  • UKD7 - Merseyside

Engagement

Engagement deadline

23 January 2026

Engagement process description

The Council is looking to purchase an electric scissor lift that meets or exceeds the specification above. During the Soft Market Test we would like to gauge the level of interest.

This is being ran via the Proactis platform 'the Chest' - reference DN801584.

Here you can submit expression of interest and ask questions relating to this soft market test.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

St Helens Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYM-6238-VHLR

Town Hall

St Helens

WA10 1HP

United Kingdom

Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government