Tender

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Planned and Reactive Road Maintenance Services Including Snow Clearing

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has issued an invitation to quote for the provision of planned and reactive road maintenance services, including snow clearing. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and falls under the industry category of general public services. The tender focuses on the hiring of various construction plant and machinery like excavators, cranes, tractors, and trailers for use as needed to assist with road maintenance activities. The procurement location covers Orkney Mainland, South linked Isles, and Outer Isles. The key deadline for tender submissions is 7 March 2025, with the evaluation and award process starting on the same date. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and run for 12 months, concluding on 31 March 2026. The estimated contract value is £45,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submissions enabled.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction plant hire and road maintenance services to expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies with a strong track record in providing heavy machinery and those equipped to handle both planned maintenance and emergency situations like snow clearing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With Orkney Islands Council as the buying organisation, participating businesses will also have the chance to build a relationship with a regional authority, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and contracts within the continual road maintenance sector. The contract provides a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capability in delivering essential services and maintaining critical infrastructure in challenging weather conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Planned and Reactive Road Maintenance Services Including Snow Clearing

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery. The purpose of this hire would be to provide assistance with planned and reactive road management services and maintenance activities including winter treatment and snow clearing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery. The purpose of this hire would be to provide assistance with planned and reactive road management services and maintenance activities including winter treatment and snow clearing. Typically, the duration will be short term on an as required basis for road maintenance works, street lighting works, drainage works and winter service provision, allowing for flexibility in hiring various equipment as required. The tender will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1 April 2025 and expiring on 31 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790838
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524058
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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