Award

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Operated Plant hire and Plant Hire

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2025 at 15:24

Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is currently in the tender stage for a "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Operated Plant Hire and Plant Hire" within the road equipment industry category. This procurement covers all areas of Orkney, divided into four lots: East Mainland, West Mainland, Inner and South Isles, and Outer Isles. The tender has an estimated contract value of £800,000 with a contract period of 48 months, commencing on 25th September 2024. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for the same day at 12:00 PM. The aim is to source operated plant hire and plant hire services, with options for both operated and non-operated equipment across various locations, such as Kirkwall, St Ola, Burray, and others.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the plant hire sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality and competitively priced services. Companies that can provide articulated trucks, mechanical excavators, dumper trucks, road maintenance vehicles, and other related machinery should find this contract attractive. Businesses based in or able to service the Orkney region, including SMEs and local operators, can benefit financially and operationally while contributing to the local economy. The contract also includes provisions for community benefits, encouraging bidders to provide additional social, economic, and environmental value, such as job creation, apprenticeships, and local community initiatives.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Operated Plant hire and Plant Hire

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of operated plant hire and plant hire across all areas of Orkney.

Lot Information

West Mainland

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of operated plant hire and plant hire across all areas of Orkney. Lot 2 is West Mainland (Birsay, Evie, Rendall, Firth, Harray, Orphir, Sandwick, Stenness and Stromness). Each lot has 2 options - Option 1 operated plant hire and Option 2 plant hire. Additional information: Please note that the estimated value of the contract for Lot 2 above is based on the 48 month duration of the contract.

Inner and South Isles

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of operated plant hire and plant hire across all areas of Orkney. Lot 3 is Inner Isles (Shapinsay, Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre, Flotta, Hoy and Graemsay). Each lot has 2 options - Option 1 operated plant hire and Option 2 plant hire. Additional information: Please note that the estimated value of the contract for Lot 3 above is based on the 48 month duration of the contract.

Outer Isles

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of operated plant hire and plant hire across all areas of Orkney. Lot 4 is Outer Isles (Stronsay, Eday, Sanday, Westray, Papa Westray and North Ronaldsay). Each lot has 2 options - Option 1 operated plant hire and Option 2 plant hire. Additional information: Please note that the estimated value of the contract for Lot 4 above is based on the 48 month duration of the contract.

East Mainland

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of operated plant hire and plant hire across all areas of Orkney. Lot 1 is East Mainland (Kirkwall, St Ola, Burray, Deerness, Holm, South Ronaldsay and Tankerness). Each lot has 2 options - Option 1 operated plant hire and Option 2 plant hire. Additional information: Please note that the estimated value of the contract for Lot 1 above is based on the 48 month duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004777-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

34133000 - Articulated trucks

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

34138000 - Road tractor units

34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks

34142300 - Dumper trucks

34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

34920000 - Road equipment

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

43262100 - Mechanical excavators

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July / August 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

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

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