IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 120,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 17, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046660-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has issued 65 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 58 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £120,000 - £120,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046660-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 17, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.