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title: "Supply and Delivery of a Replacement Weighbridge"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672429"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-28"
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# Supply and Delivery of a Replacement Weighbridge

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672429

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is conducting a tender for the "Supply and Delivery of a Replacement Weighbridge," with key dates including a tender end date of 19 November 2021 and a contract being signed on 16 December 2021. This procurement, classified under goods, specifically pertains to the installation of a new weighbridge at the Council-owned Cursiter Quarry in Firth, Orkney. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a competitive and transparent bidding process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the construction and heavy machinery sectors, to expand their market reach. Suppliers experienced in delivering and installing weighbridges or similar equipment will find this contract well-suited for participation. The requirement for installation expertise and adherence to specific regulations further indicates that both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger contractors could effectively compete for this project.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of one new replacement weighbridge (on the basis of an outright purchase) at the Council owned Cursiter Quarry, Firth, Orkney.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of one new replacement weighbridge (on the basis of an outright purchase) at the Council owned Cursiter Quarry, Firth, Orkney. Capacity required is a minimum of 50tonne Loadcells are required to integrate with bilancia D410 weighhead Installation: The existing weighbridge will be removed by Council operatives ahead of the installation work commencing. Following installation of the weighbridge, it must be no more than 20mm higher than the current weighbridge and there is no tolerance for a lower installation. Installation is preferred to be planned for a weekend period to enable the quarry to remain open Monday - Friday

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439076 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,650 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN WHITE & SON (WEIGHING MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales
- 42923100 - Weighing machinery
- 63712500 - Weighbridge services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439076
- 3 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431918

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431918&idx=1
  3rd November 2021 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431918&idx=2
  3rd November 2021 - Existing Weighbridge Drawing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431918
  Supply and Delivery of a Replacement Weighbridge - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of one new replacement weighbridge (on the basis of an outright purchase) at the Council owned Cursiter Quarry, Firth, Orkney.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439076
  Supply and Delivery of a Replacement Weighbridge - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of one new replacement weighbridge (on the basis of an outright purchase) at the Council owned Cursiter Quarry, Firth, Orkney.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672429
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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