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title: "University of Edinburgh Purchase of 130hp Tractor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658858"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-09-15"
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# University of Edinburgh Purchase of 130hp Tractor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658858

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting an open tender for the purchase of a 130hp agricultural tractor and associated bucket loader, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 16th July 2021. This procurement falls within the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The contract, valued at approximately £137,500, aims to enhance the University's landscape services by providing improved operator safety and vehicle capabilities. The procurement has now moved to the award stage, confirmed on 9th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural machinery and equipment. Companies that specialise in robust agricultural vehicles, especially those with experience in fulfilling educational or public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's requirements, including specifications for safety and advanced features, indicate a demand for quality and innovation that can help potential suppliers differentiate themselves in the market.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a supplier to supply the following: One 130hp Agricultural tractor and associated bucket loader. This tractor will give better protection to the operator from whole body vibration as it is equipped with a suspension cab and air suspended seat. Other update features include better visibility from the cab and additional security features such as trackers and immobilisers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh's Landscape services team carry out a range of cyclical grounds maintenance operations across a number of its campuses comprising over 300 acres. During the winter months a range of vehicles are used to provide a gritting and snow clearance service to the University Estate. Landscape Services currently owns two 130HP tractors ( John Deere 6330 Premiums) which are the main work horses of the service. It is planned to replace one of these tractors via a purchase and trade in. The new tractor and all associated implements described below must be on site by the end 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427534 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOTHIAN TRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 16700000 - Tractors
- 34390000 - Tractor accessories

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427534
- 29 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419684

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419684
  University of Edinburgh Purchase of 130hp Tractor - The University of Edinburgh is seeking a supplier to supply the following: One 130hp Agricultural tractor and associated bucket loader. This tractor will give better protection to the operator from whole body vibration as it is equipped with a suspension cab and air suspended seat. Other update features include better visibility from the cab and additional security features such as trackers and immobilisers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427534
  University of Edinburgh Purchase of 130hp Tractor - The University of Edinburgh is seeking a supplier to supply the following: One 130hp Agricultural tractor and associated bucket loader. This tractor will give better protection to the operator from whole body vibration as it is equipped with a suspension cab and air suspended seat. Other update features include better visibility from the cab and additional security features such as trackers and immobilisers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658858
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login

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