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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Services to Assist with Planned and Reactive Roads Maintenance Activities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826105"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Services to Assist with Planned and Reactive Roads Maintenance Activities

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826105

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Services to Assist with Planned and Reactive Roads Maintenance Activities". The procurement process is currently in the tender stage for services in the construction and maintenance industry, specifically involving plant hire and heavy machinery operations. The location for these activities includes Mainland Orkney, the South linked isles, and outer isles, reference UKM65. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the deadline of 3rd April 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT, with the award decision commencing on the same day at 2:00 PM GMT. Denise Link is the contact point for any queries regarding the tender, accessible via email.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in construction equipment hire and operation, specifically those offering plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors, and heavy machinery geared towards road maintenance tasks. The open invitation presents an ideal growth opportunity for contractors looking to expand their portfolio in regional public services and infrastructure maintenance. It particularly suits firms that can provide flexible, short-term equipment hire to facilitate road maintenance, street lighting, drainage, and winter service provision. With a contract value estimated at £50,000, eligible businesses can strengthen ties with local authorities and participate in vital maintenance work across Orkney and adjacent areas.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery. The purpose of this quotation is to put in place an agreement to establish call-off arrangements for the provision of specific kinds of operated construction plant to assist with the planned and reactive road management and maintenance activities on Mainland Orkney, the South linked isles and outer isles.

### Lot Information

Winter Service Provision particularly Snow Clearance

Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery. The purpose of this would be to put in place an agreement to establish call-off arrangements for the provision of specific kinds of operated plant to assist with planned and reactive road management and maintenance activities on Mainland Orkney, the South linked isles and outer islands. Typically, the duration will be short term on an as required basis for road maintenance works, street lighting works, drainage works and winter service provision. The agreement will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1 May 2026 and expiring on 30 April 2027.

Road Maintenance, Including Drainage Work, Road Construction and Excavation

Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery. The purpose of this would be to put in place an agreement to establish call-off arrangements for the provision of specific kinds of operated plant to assist with planned and reactive road management and maintenance activities on Mainland Orkney, the South linked isles and outer islands. Typically, the duration will be short term on an as required basis for road maintenance works, street lighting works, drainage works and winter service provision. The agreement will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1 May 2026 and expiring on 30 April 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551560 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551560

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551560
  Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Services to Assist with Planned and Reactive Roads Maintenance Activities - Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery. The purpose of this quotation is to put in place an agreement to establish call-off arrangements for the provision of specific kinds of operated construction plant to assist with the planned and reactive road management and maintenance activities on Mainland Orkney, the South linked isles and outer isles.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
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