Invitation to Quote to supply and delivery of a workshop van

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the supply and delivery of a workshop van. Classified under the industry category of general public services, this procurement is happening in the Orkney Islands region, identified by the code UKM65. The tender, titled "Invitation to Quote to supply and delivery of a workshop van," is presently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers should note the deadline for submission, which closes on 9th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the procurement process anticipated to swiftly transition into the award stage on the same date.

This tender offers competitive opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle supply and logistics, particularly those experienced in fulfilling local authority requirements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide a single, high-quality workshop van valued at approximately £35,000 may find this contract lucrative. Given its open procedure, any business capable of meeting the specifications and adhering to the submission method via electronic proposals could benefit significantly from engaging with this procurement opportunity. Additionally, businesses invested in gaining a foothold in public sector contracts within the Orkney region may consider this tender a strategic entry point.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote to supply and delivery of a workshop van

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council requires the supply and delivery of a workshop van.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of one workshop van with the specification set out within the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834229
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557619
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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