Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-66ee-73f6-8ca7-0931fc9bf255/3174-15-materials-handling-equipment-mhe-for-espo-warehouse-operations closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3174\_15 Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for ESPO Warehouse Operations [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £160,000 Published 13 May 2015 Deadline Closed 3 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ESPO is seeking tenders to identify and appoint a single Supplier of the following materials handling equipment (‘MHE’) and provide maintenance services: • Powered pedestrian pallet trucks • Powered pedestrian / ride-on stacker trucks • Counterbalance truck (LPG) ESPO wishes to consider the options of outright purchase and alternatively contract hire, and in both cases, the Supplier of the MHE will be required to provide maintenance services. Four Lots: - Outright purchase with a fixed price maintenance contract for five years ii. Outright purchase with a fixed price maintenance contract for seven years iii. Contract hire with maintenance for five years iv. Contract hire with maintenance for seven years The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page and search for the tender ‘3174\_15 Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for ESPO Warehouse Operations’ by selecting ‘View Opportunities’, (d) Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website, (f) If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to or telephone +44 1670597136. Additional information: In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page and search for the tender ‘3174\_15 Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for ESPO Warehouse Operations’ by selecting ‘View Opportunities’, (d) Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website, (f) If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to or telephone +44 1670597136. Read full description ## CPV classification Lifting and handling equipment and parts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/624597a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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