Award

Compact Loader

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Compact Loader" tender by Scottish Canals, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, Scotland, has reached the award stage. The process followed an open procedure for the procurement of two compact loaders, under the goods industry category. The delivery location specified is the Lowlands region. The tender, identified by SC108, initially concluded its tender period on 12 February 2025, with the contract awarded to ILH Groundcare Machinery Ltd, which was signed on 24 February 2025. The contract is active with a total value of £120,000 and involves the delivery of equipment by 31 March 2025. Scottish Canals, being a non-departmental public body, employs transparent procurement practices aligned with public law standards.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in groundcare machinery and equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like ILH Groundcare Machinery Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. The opportunity to provide additional parts such as salt spreaders and tree shearing equipment further extends potential business growth. This tender's open procedure allows competitive suppliers efficient entry into public procurement markets, leveraging electronic submission and payment methods to streamline participation. Businesses adept in heavy machinery supply and maintenance would find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities, indicating Scottish Canals' commitment to versatile and multi-functional equipment solutions.

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Notice Title

Compact Loader

Notice Description

Scottish Canals is looking to procure 2 Compact Loaders

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals is looking to procure 2 Compact Loaders.

Options: Additional parts to allow the loader to do various other services, i.e salt spreading, tree sheering etc.

Renewal: The contract term will expire at the end of the agreed warranty period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533960
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Elaine Robertson
Contact Email
elaine.robertson@scottishcanals.co.uk, procurement@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILH GROUNDCARE MACHINERY

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