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Supply and Delivery of One New Forklift

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of one new forklift to Kirkwall Pier. The procurement, identified by tender ID OIC/PROC/2220, followed an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions and was categorised under goods in the general public services sector. Key dates in this process include a tender closing date of 11th September 2025, with the contract subsequently awarded to G. M. Leitch Ltd on 3rd October 2025 for a contract value of £42,000. The project location was designated in the UKM65 region, Kirkwall, ensuring consistent operational capability for cargo handling and other pier-side activities. The contract was duly signed and is now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in material handling and industrial equipment supply, as it demonstrates the Council's commitment to sustaining local infrastructure and operational efficiency. Businesses with expertise in providing equipment for regional or local governmental bodies could find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. The open procedure and electronic bidding approach facilitated wide SME participation, enhancing competitive accessibility. Enterprises aligned with goods provision within the stipulated regulatory frameworks, particularly those capable of meeting detailed specifications for unique geographical and operational needs, would be well-suited to engage with such procurement processes to expand their market engagement and operational scope.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of One New Forklift

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of one new forklift for Kirkwall Pier, to meet the specification set out in the attached documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for expressions of interest for the supply and delivery to Orkney of one new forklift for Kirkwall Pier to ensure consistent operational capability for cargo handling, vessel provisioning, and other pier-side activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808011
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540854
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42415110 - Forklift trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
Denise Link, Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G. M. LEITCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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