---
title: "Mercedes Benz Unimog U530"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622023"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622023.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2020-12-10"
---

# Mercedes Benz Unimog U530

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622023

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highlands and Islands Enterprise as the buyer, seeking to purchase a Mercedes Benz Unimog U530, a multipurpose all-wheel vehicle intended for use as a snow plough, gritter, and hill lorry. This contract falls under the goods category and is classified as an open procedure with a total value of £152,101. The contract was awarded on 22 October 2019, and it is linked to a single delivery location at Cairngorm Mountain, situated in Inverness, UK. The procurement has recently reached its completion stage, finalising the delivery and warranty provisions outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle supply, particularly those specialising in multipurpose utility vehicles or snow management equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like South Cave Tractors Ltd, which successfully bid for this contract, are well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Companies that provide technical support, maintenance, or warranties associated with such vehicles would find lucrative opportunities in this procurement category. Engaging with local authorities and demonstrating capability in meeting specific operational requirements could enhance growth trajectories for firms in this sector.

## Notice

Purchase of Unimog snowplough/Implement carrier U530 including extended 5 year warranty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mercedes-Benz Unimog U530 multipurpose all-wheel vehicle to be used as a snow plough/gritter/hill lorry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401857 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £152,101 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH CAVE TRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43313100 - Snowploughs

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401857

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401857
  Mercedes Benz Unimog U530 - Purchase of Unimog snowplough/Implement carrier U530 including extended 5 year warranty.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622023

## Provenance

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