Tender for Telehandler Procurement Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Tender IPMO 1877.04 – Telehandler Procurement Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Description
The DSTL Range Facility has a requirement to buy a new telehandler to support and
facilitate daily operations, to replace the end-of-life condition current unit. DSTL is seeking
to procure a new machine, which meets this SOR for Delivery in FY2627.
The procurement of a new telehandler for Range is critical to enable all trials and
maintenance operations and underpin future facility capabilities. The current one needs to
be replaced due to age, condition, poor reliability and substantial maintenance & repair
costs. A new machine is required to also increase safety performance of lifting operations
and reduce our environmental impact from use of mechanical plant.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 July 2026 to 20 April 2027
- 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42414310 – Mobile lifting frames
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
LOLER accredited
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 June 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 June 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Value For Money | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please see draft sc1b contract in ITT for payment terms
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDM-1961-MTLN
Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ
United Kingdom
Email: DstlCommercial-IPMOandOperationalServices@dstl.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
Region: UKK15 – Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority – central government