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

Orkney Islands Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process titled "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Planned and Reactive Road Maintenance Services Including Snow Clearing," which falls under the general public services industry category. The procurement process is active and being conducted as an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the bidding opening scheduled for later the same day at 2:00 PM. The contract will cover activities in Orkney Mainland, South linked Isles, and Outer Isles, and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a total estimated value of £45,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing plant and machinery hire, such as excavators, cranes, tractors, and other heavy machinery required for road maintenance and snow clearing. Companies with expertise in short-term equipment hire for construction and maintenance, particularly those offering flexible services tailored to local authority needs, will find this tender particularly fitting. Participating in this tender could lead to a fruitful partnership with Orkney Islands Council and potentially open doors for further contracts in the public services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542304
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
9
Supplier Names

Craigie Plant Hire

Eoin Muir Plant Hire

Heddle Construction Ltd

Hilton Farm

K & K Kirkpatrick

Marwick Groundworks

Stuart James Sailor

Terry Todd

West Brough Farm Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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