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Invitation to Quote to supply and deliver a 9 seater minibus

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the supply and delivery of a 9-seater minibus, categorised under 'General public services' in the UK region UKM65. The procurement is at the tender stage, with potential suppliers invited to submit their bids electronically by 30th September 2025 at midday. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive tendering process. This procurement opportunity is located in Orkney Islands, and the estimated contract value is £40,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in automotive supply and logistics to expand their footprint within the public sector by delivering the required minibus to Orkney Islands Council. With a focus on goods procurement, companies with expertise in vehicle supply for the public sector, especially those experienced in meeting public authority specifications and requirements, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity allows businesses to showcase their capability to supply high-quality goods efficiently within the stipulated delivery timeframe.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote to supply and deliver a 9 seater minibus

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council requires the supply and delivery of a 9 seater minibus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of one 7 seater car with the specification set out within the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808571
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544602
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,835 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 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
Contact Name
Bruce Pinkerton, Janvi Thombre
Contact Email
janvi.thombre@orkney.gov.uk, procurement@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
1
Supplier Name

RENAULT TRUCKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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