---
title: "Langhill Farm Forklift"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798497"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# Langhill Farm Forklift

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798497

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## Summary

This public procurement contract involves the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of a forklift for Langhill Farm. The farm, known for its 240 high-yielding dairy cows, requires this equipment to efficiently manage daily feed mixes. The industry category for this procurement is Education, and the location is identified within the region UKM75. The procurement stage currently documented is 'Award', with the contract being signed on 6th May 2025 as part of an open procedure. The contract's total value is £85,045 and falls under the 'goods' category.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, especially those with experience in farming operations. Large-scale suppliers like Lloyd Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such procurement processes due to their capability to deliver durable and reliable equipment at competitive rates. Businesses with expertise in providing solutions tailored to high-efficiency farming could find similar tenders valuable for growth and expansion within the educational sector's agricultural needs. Engaging with such procurement processes can enhance reputation and cultivate long-term relationships with esteemed institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Langhill Farm has 240 high-yielding dairy cows plus 100 youngstock. These animals are fed a Total Mixed Ration to maximise production (Av. 11,000 litres milk /cow/year). The ration is mixed daily and fed to the cows. This can be up to 6 mixes daily, taking 3-4 hours per day. In order to load the trailed machine, a forklift must be purchased.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to load the trailed machine, a forklift must be purchased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530046 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,045 |

## 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 | LLOYD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530046

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530046
  Langhill Farm Forklift - Langhill Farm has 240 high-yielding dairy cows plus 100 youngstock. These animals are fed a Total Mixed Ration to maximise production (Av. 11,000 litres milk /cow/year). The ration is mixed daily and fed to the cows. This can be up to 6 mixes daily, taking 3-4 hours per day. In order to load the trailed machine, a forklift must be purchased.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798497

## Provenance

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