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GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Vehicle with Tipping Body & Tail Lift (27117)

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Vehicle with Tipping Body & Tail Lift (27117)" was conducted by Orkney Islands Council. The tender, classified under the industry category of "Tipper trailers" (CPV code 34223370), pertains to the procurement of a 3.5t vehicle with a tipping body and tail lift. This award phase was completed successfully with an active award issued on 6th October 2025. The contract was set to commence on 7th October 2025 and concludes on 7th November 2025, addressed primarily for delivery within Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed is unspecified, with the primary focus on goods. The final tender period concluded on 26th August 2025, with the total contract value being £43,505.64.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing or modification, particularly those specialising in commercial vehicles like tipper trailers. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted, large-scale suppliers such as Motus Commercials Derby, which won the award, have successfully secured the contract. Businesses with capabilities to supply or facilitate transportation and logistics services could find relevant growth avenues by engaging in similar procurement activities of the Orkney Islands Council, especially given the council's ongoing infrastructure and public service delivery requirements.

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Notice Title

GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Vehicle with Tipping Body & Tail Lift (27117)

Notice Description

1 x 3.5t Vehicle with Tipping Body & Tail Lift

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11009c81-289f-4203-b27b-6e75a50bba9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a0e1c8-5597-44d5-b122-9d4b207bcb19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34223370 - Tipper trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,505 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS COMMERCIALS DERBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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