Buyer Name: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Buyer Address: Porton Down, Salisbury, UKK15, SP4 0JQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: DefComrcl-SystemsGuidance@mod.gov.uk
Purchase of a Large Telehandler
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
direct
direct
Value
232000.0 GBP
232000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jul 2025, 10:07
28 Jul 2025, 10:07
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
19 Aug 2025, 23:00
19 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
20 Feb 2026, 23:59
20 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
42415100 - Lifting trucks
42415100 - Lifting trucks
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
T. H. WHITE LIMITED
T. H. WHITE LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
Purchase of a single large construction telehandler to assist with operations.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Awards
Award Title: Purchase of a Large Telehandler
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