CORPORATE PROCUREMENT for the Supply of Fork Lift Trucks for Port Usage

MHWmagazine June 10, 2013 Forklift News

Framework for the Supply of Fork Lift Trucks for Port Usage.

Sunderland City Council is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers
wishing to be considered for the Framework for the Supply of Fork Lift Trucks for Port Usage for a period of 48 months commencing 4 October 2013.

This tender includes:
• Contract Hire (with maintenance) of small to medium Fork Lift Trucks
(3 to 10 tonne)
• Contract Hire (with maintenance) of large Fork Lift Trucks
(10 to 20 tonne)
• Purchase (with maintenance) of small to medium Fork Lift Trucks
(3 to 10 tonne)
• Purchase (with maintenance) of large Fork Lift Trucks
(10 to 20 tonne)

This is an electronic tender via the Council’s ProContract eTender system.

All organisations interested in this tender should register an expression of interest against this Framework online at ‘www.nepoportal.org’, Tender Reference QTLE-98ECTM. All tender documents are available to download via this portal. The Council will be using the Restricted Procurement Procedure and completed Pre Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) must be returned via the portal by 12 noon on 8 July 2013, in accordance with the instructions in the documents.

As part of the tender process Sunderland City Council intend to hold a supplier briefing session on 18 June 2013 at The Port of Sunderland, Capstan House, Greenwells Quay, South Docks, Barrett Street, Sunderland, SR1 2BU. Arrive 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. The aim of the briefing is to provide advice on submitting a compliant Pre Qualification Questionnaire, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions. You should confirm your intention to attend this briefing direct to andrew.raft@sunderland.gov.uk no later than 12 midday on 17 June 2013.

Please read the PQQ documents to ensure this is a suitable opportunity for you before registering to attend this briefing.

Please note that the award of this framework is subject to approval from the Port Board.

Dave Smith, Chief Executive
Civic Centre, Burdon Road,
Sunderland SR2 7DN