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GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane (26776)

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has concluded the procurement process for a specialist vehicle, namely a 3.5t dropside with crane, classified under CPV code 34114000. The procurement pertains to the goods category, with the contract delivery targeted within Scotland, United Kingdom. This tender was initiated as a tender process and is tagged as 'complete' in the 'award' phase, having commenced on 9th September 2025 and set to end on 9th October 2025. The total value of the procurement stands at £56,138 GBP. The award was published on 27th February 2026. Bruce Pinkerton from Orkney Islands Council serves as the contact point for this procurement, and the buyer's office is located in Kirkwall, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on the supply and maintenance of specialist vehicles, specifically dropside trucks equipped with cranes. Motus Commercials Derby, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive landscape that larger firms might fare better in, due to the scope and scale of the procurement. Although the suitability criteria do not explicitly favour small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses capable of meeting specialised vehicle requirements and delivering within the specified timeframe and location could find prospects for growth through such targeted public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane (26776)

Notice Description

1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdfb7bd0-59a3-4096-bf38-9a2384508bae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55175e6f-ab69-4769-93b0-0913b023bd07
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

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,138 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,138 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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