---
title: "Compact Loader"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789895"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2025-07-04"
---

# Compact Loader

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789895

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Compact Loader" tender by Scottish Canals, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, Scotland, has reached the award stage. The process followed an open procedure for the procurement of two compact loaders, under the goods industry category. The delivery location specified is the Lowlands region. The tender, identified by SC108, initially concluded its tender period on 12 February 2025, with the contract awarded to ILH Groundcare Machinery Ltd, which was signed on 24 February 2025. The contract is active with a total value of £120,000 and involves the delivery of equipment by 31 March 2025. Scottish Canals, being a non-departmental public body, employs transparent procurement practices aligned with public law standards.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in groundcare machinery and equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like ILH Groundcare Machinery Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. The opportunity to provide additional parts such as salt spreaders and tree shearing equipment further extends potential business growth. This tender's open procedure allows competitive suppliers efficient entry into public procurement markets, leveraging electronic submission and payment methods to streamline participation. Businesses adept in heavy machinery supply and maintenance would find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities, indicating Scottish Canals' commitment to versatile and multi-functional equipment solutions.

## Notice

Scottish Canals is looking to procure 2 Compact Loaders

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals is looking to procure 2 Compact Loaders.

Options: Additional parts to allow the loader to do various other services, i.e salt spreading, tree sheering etc.

Renewal: The contract term will expire at the end of the agreed warranty period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533960 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 9SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILH GROUNDCARE MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533960
- 5 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523322

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523322&idx=1
  5th February 2025 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523322&idx=2
  5th February 2025 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523322
  Compact Loader - Scottish Canals is looking to procure 2 Compact Loaders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533960
  Compact Loader - Scottish Canals is looking to procure 2 Compact Loaders

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789895
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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