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Procurement of an Electric Scissor Lift for St Helens Council - Soft Market Test
St Helens Council · Local authority
In brief
St Helens Council has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 3 days, starting 24 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
St Helens Council are looking to procure an Electric Scissor Lift to use in the workshop and possibly around the depot for the fleet team.
The piece of equipment must reach approx. 9m, have a load capacity of 250kg and take up to 2 people.
The council would be looking to undertake a demonstration of a range of suitable scissor lifts - brochures are welcome to be included as part of your response to this EOI.
The Council is looking to purchase an electric scissor lift that meets or exceeds the specification above. During the Soft Market Test we would like to gauge the level of interest.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085528-2025
About the buyer
St Helens CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
75Awards
41Suppliers it has used most
- EFT Construction Ltd5 contracts
- Link Contracting Services Limited4 contracts
- Aqua Allies Ltd1 contract
- Community Integrated Care1 contract
- Compassionate Care Ltd1 contract
- Excavation & Contracting (UK) Limited1 contract
- F.R. Sharrock Ltd1 contract
- Fulwood Roofing Services (Northern) Limited1 contract
From notice 085528-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 22 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.