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Langhill Farm Forklift

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract involves the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of a forklift for Langhill Farm. The farm, known for its 240 high-yielding dairy cows, requires this equipment to efficiently manage daily feed mixes. The industry category for this procurement is Education, and the location is identified within the region UKM75. The procurement stage currently documented is 'Award', with the contract being signed on 6th May 2025 as part of an open procedure. The contract's total value is £85,045 and falls under the 'goods' category.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, especially those with experience in farming operations. Large-scale suppliers like Lloyd Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such procurement processes due to their capability to deliver durable and reliable equipment at competitive rates. Businesses with expertise in providing solutions tailored to high-efficiency farming could find similar tenders valuable for growth and expansion within the educational sector's agricultural needs. Engaging with such procurement processes can enhance reputation and cultivate long-term relationships with esteemed institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Langhill Farm Forklift

Notice Description

Langhill Farm has 240 high-yielding dairy cows plus 100 youngstock. These animals are fed a Total Mixed Ration to maximise production (Av. 11,000 litres milk /cow/year). The ration is mixed daily and fed to the cows. This can be up to 6 mixes daily, taking 3-4 hours per day. In order to load the trailed machine, a forklift must be purchased.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to load the trailed machine, a forklift must be purchased.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798497
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530046
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,045 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLOYD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530046
    Langhill Farm Forklift - Langhill Farm has 240 high-yielding dairy cows plus 100 youngstock. These animals are fed a Total Mixed Ration to maximise production (Av. 11,000 litres milk /cow/year). The ration is mixed daily and fed to the cows. This can be up to 6 mixes daily, taking 3-4 hours per day. In order to load the trailed machine, a forklift must be purchased.

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