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Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has undertaken an open procurement process to award contracts for the provision of haulage services for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to various islands within the Orkney Island Group. This procurement falls under the category of general public services and involves a total of four lots, with each contract spanning 2.5 years and options for two additional one-year extensions. The services are required across locations such as Stronsay, Eday, Westray, and Sanday, providing logistical solutions for essential materials. The contract award stage, dated 6th May 2025, marks the completion of this procurement process, following the tender period that concluded on 3rd April 2025.

The tender presents significant prospects for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in haulage and transportation services. Sinclair Haulage Limited and Robert Rendall & Co are examples of SMEs that successfully competed and secured contracts within this process. Businesses with capabilities in logistical management and transportation operations in regional or remote locations can leverage such opportunities to expand their services and increase their market presence in the Orkney Islands. The open procedure method ensures a transparent competitive environment, encouraging diverse business participation and fostering economic development by supporting local transport service providers in these regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of haulage services, for aggregate and rock salt from Cursiter Quarry to the majority of the Islands within the Orkney Island Group, listed as 4 separate lots. Each contract will be for 2.5 years with the option of a further 2 x 1 year extensions

Lot Information

Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025 - Stronsay

Provision of Isles Haulage

Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025 -Eday

The Provision of Isles Haulage

Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025 -Westray

The Provision of Isles Haulage

Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025 - Sanday

The Provision of Isles Haulage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529666
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately six months prior to the expiry of this contract, Orkney Islands Council would look to re- advertise the contract.

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
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535, +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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ROBERT RENDALL

SINCLAIR HAULAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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