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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Small Gritters," aimed at acquiring three new tractor-mounted self-loading gritters for their Roads Service. This tender was initiated as part of an open procedure, with a total value of £29,893. The procurement took place in Kirkwall, and the award notice was published on 28 January 2022. The process is now in the award stage, following an active tender period which ended on 27 September 2021. Interested parties are advised to ensure compliance with the purchasing authority's guidelines to avoid any disqualification.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the machinery supply and road services sectors, particularly those specialising in the provision of agricultural or construction equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in future procurement activities, as demonstrated by the participation of agritrend ltd in the successful bid for this tender. This process not only supports local suppliers but also fosters competitive bidding, allowing well-prepared businesses the chance to grow through contracts with local authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Small Gritters

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council require the purchase of 3 new tractor mounted self-loading gritters for the Roads Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three new 1m3 self loading tractor mounted gritters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667306
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

34390000 - Tractor accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,893 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

agritrend ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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