Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c29-694a-70f7-9919-b3c0303724a7/uk-sbs-ps17252-purchase-of-forklift awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PS17252 - Purchase of Forklift [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £35,440 Published 7 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 29 Dec 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender \*\*PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER\*\* Please note this tender will close 14:00 on 29/12/17. NERC are seeking a forklift truck, to support engineering operations and equipment load outs at the BGS marine operations facility at the George Bruce Building in Edinburgh. It will also support the core storage facility with in the George Bruce Building. ### Technical Specification • Four Wheel Electric Counterbalance Forklift Truck (for use indoors and outside yard operation) • Nominal capacity: 3000kg • Maximum lift height: 6500mm ### Critical Criteria • Electric Counterbalance Forklift Truck for use indoors and outside yard operation • Four Wheel configuration • Nominal capacity: 3000kg • Maximum lift height: 6500 mm • Fork Length 1100mm • Integral side-shift function for forks • Automatic fork levelling (or sensor) • Mast height sensor • Steering wheel indicator • Load sensor (mass read out of lifted item) • Overhead guard • Headlights (LED lights desirable) • Rear working lights (LED lights desirable) • Back-up Buzzer/sounder • Flashing beacon (LED lights desirable) • Electrical Charger. • Low maintenance Batteries, with central filling system. • Hydraulic fork positioner (Hydraulic width adjustment) Delivery of the forklift is required on or before Tuesday 20th March 2018. 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