Supply for 45 tonne Forklift Trucks

Buyer
Sunderland City Council
Value
£800,000
Closes
8 December 2026
Where
Sunderland, the North East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Sunderland City Council wants to buy two 45-tonne forklift trucks, including their forks, for an estimated £800,000. The council will accept new, ex-demonstration (trucks used for showing customers) or previously used trucks.

What the buyer wants

• Supply two 45-tonne forklift trucks, including forks. • Offer new, ex-demonstration or previously used trucks. Any ex-demonstration or used truck must have no more than 5,000 operating hours at the point of tender submission. • Provide a minimum warranty of two years from the date of delivery or acceptance, whether the truck is new, ex-demonstration or used.

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The £800,000 value and the requirement for a two-year minimum warranty on every truck would most likely rule out small businesses that cannot supply and warrant heavy industrial equipment at this scale, as the notice sets no other specific requirements.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

Where to apply

The notice doesn't name a website for bids. Ask the buyer how to apply, using the contact on the official notice.

Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk.

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