Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Hire and Maintenance Services

2026-11-03

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. 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. YPO expects the appointed Supplier(s) to deliver: • Reduced equipment downtime and optimised maintenance costs • Improved safety standards and operational compliance • Greater operational resilience, including support for seasonal and peak demand • Adoption of modern, energy‑efficient battery and charging technologies • Future ready, scalable solutions capable of supporting automation and evolving warehouse technologies Contract Term: • Lot 1: Initial term of 7 years • Lot 2: Initial term of 3 years

United Kingdom (UK)

2026-09-21