Procurement of an Electric Scissor Lift for St Helens Council - Soft Market Test

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    "title": "Procurement of an Electric Scissor Lift for St Helens Council - Soft Market Test",
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    "description": "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.\nThe piece of equipment must reach approx. 9m, have a load capacity of 250kg and take up to 2 people.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.",
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        "postalCode": "WA10 1HP",
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        "description": "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.\nThis is being ran via the Proactis platform 'the Chest' - reference DN801584.\nHere you can submit expression of interest and ask questions relating to this soft market test."
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