---
title: "Supply and Delivery of One New Forklift"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808011"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808011.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2025-10-07"
---

# Supply and Delivery of One New Forklift

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808011

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of one new forklift to Kirkwall Pier. The procurement, identified by tender ID OIC/PROC/2220, followed an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions and was categorised under goods in the general public services sector. Key dates in this process include a tender closing date of 11th September 2025, with the contract subsequently awarded to G. M. Leitch Ltd on 3rd October 2025 for a contract value of £42,000. The project location was designated in the UKM65 region, Kirkwall, ensuring consistent operational capability for cargo handling and other pier-side activities. The contract was duly signed and is now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in material handling and industrial equipment supply, as it demonstrates the Council's commitment to sustaining local infrastructure and operational efficiency. Businesses with expertise in providing equipment for regional or local governmental bodies could find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. The open procedure and electronic bidding approach facilitated wide SME participation, enhancing competitive accessibility. Enterprises aligned with goods provision within the stipulated regulatory frameworks, particularly those capable of meeting detailed specifications for unique geographical and operational needs, would be well-suited to engage with such procurement processes to expand their market engagement and operational scope.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of one new forklift for Kirkwall Pier, to meet the specification set out in the attached documentation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for expressions of interest for the supply and delivery to Orkney of one new forklift for Kirkwall Pier to ensure consistent operational capability for cargo handling, vessel provisioning, and other pier-side activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540854 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| 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 | G. M. LEITCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540854
- 22 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537549

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537549&idx=1
  22nd August 2025 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537549
  Supply and Delivery of One New Forklift - Supply and delivery of one new forklift for Kirkwall Pier, to meet the specification set out in the attached documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540854
  Supply and Delivery of One New Forklift - Supply and delivery of one new forklift for Kirkwall Pier, to meet the specification set out in the attached documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808011
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807846
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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