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title: "GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane (26776)"
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# GB-Kirkwall: TPPL Orkney Islands Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane (26776)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdfb7bd0-59a3-4096-bf38-9a2384508bae

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has concluded the procurement process for a specialist vehicle, namely a 3.5t dropside with crane, classified under CPV code 34114000. The procurement pertains to the goods category, with the contract delivery targeted within Scotland, United Kingdom. This tender was initiated as a tender process and is tagged as 'complete' in the 'award' phase, having commenced on 9th September 2025 and set to end on 9th October 2025. The total value of the procurement stands at £56,138 GBP. The award was published on 27th February 2026. Bruce Pinkerton from Orkney Islands Council serves as the contact point for this procurement, and the buyer's office is located in Kirkwall, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on the supply and maintenance of specialist vehicles, specifically dropside trucks equipped with cranes. Motus Commercials Derby, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive landscape that larger firms might fare better in, due to the scope and scale of the procurement. Although the suitability criteria do not explicitly favour small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses capable of meeting specialised vehicle requirements and delivering within the specified timeframe and location could find prospects for growth through such targeted public procurement initiatives.

## Notice

1 x 3.5t Dropside with Crane

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55175e6f-ab69-4769-93b0-0913b023bd07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,138 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,138 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTUS COMMERCIALS DERBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55175e6f-ab69-4769-93b0-0913b023bd07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55175e6f-ab69-4769-93b0-0913b023bd07
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1017475589
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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