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SSP-FTS-60006 - Material Handling Equipment Lease, Hire and Maintenance

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1040000.0 GBP
Gross: 1248000 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 15:43
Deadline
05 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) – Procurement Services, on behalf of NWSSP - Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Velindre NHS Trust), are seeking a supplier for the lease, hire and maintenance of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to support operations at the four regional Supply Chain Warehouses in Denbigh, Bridgend, Picketston and Newport (NDC). The contract will operate on an initial three (3) year term with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions. This model provides commercial flexibility while supporting long-term operational continuity and equipment lifecycle management. The scope includes the provision and servicing of MHE such as forklifts, pallet trucks, lift tables and related equipment. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier, ensuring consistency of service, standardisation across the regional network and robust business continuity for NWSSP.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010112-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to purchase optional additional services under the Contract, including but not limited to: Operator and refresher training relating to the safe and effective use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE); Service and maintenance support for Authority-owned MHE; and Any associated ancillary services that are consistent with the scope of the Contract. Any such optional services will be commissioned only where the Authority considers them to be operationally or commercially advantageous. Inclusion of these options does not commit the Authority to purchase them and no guarantee of volume or spend is given.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,040,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,248,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Invitation to Tender Document

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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