Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Hire and Maintenance Services
Yorkshire Purchasing OrganisationEstimated Value
£300,000 – £5,700,000
Deadline
15 June 2026
Published
11 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
YPO is inviting tenders for the provision, long‑term hire, short‑term hire, management, and full service support of a modern Material Handling Equipment (MHE) fleet for its main distribution site and secondary warehouse. The contract will replace the existing fleet with safer, more efficient, and energy‑saving equipment aligned with YPO's sustainability objectives.
The Contract will be divided into two Lots, with one Supplier appointed to each. Lot 1 covers the warehouse fleet, comprising 9 Reach Trucks, 3 Counterbalance Trucks, 8 LLOPs, and 12 PPTs.
Lot 2 covers vehicle‑mounted delivery equipment, consisting of 4 PPT units. The successful Supplier(s) will be responsible for the supply, hire, and ongoing management of a fully supported MHE fleet.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Initial term of 7 years • Lot 2: Initial term of 3 years
Key dates
- Duration
- 7 years
Additional details
This contract includes the provision of all required equipment, servicing, parts, labour, technical support, compliance certification, and associated systems necessary to ensure the fleet operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to YPO's operations. For Lot 1, the contract requires a real‑time fleet management system that provides live performance data, event alerts, and automated reporting to support maintenance planning and fault diagnosis. The system must offer full fleet visibility to enable proactive maintenance, minimise downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
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Award Details
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED
£5,700,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
BIC U.K. LIMITED
£46m
total awarded
- 2
Castlefield Recruitment Limited
£285,500
total awarded
- 3
LATUS GROUP (UK) LTD
£220m
total awarded
- 4
NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED
£40m
total awarded
- 5
EDDING (U.K.) LIMITED
£40m
total awarded
BIC U.K. LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Yorkshire Purchasing OrganisationKey Dates
Published
11 August 2026
Submission deadline
15 June 2026
Notice type
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