Awarded contract

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Planned and Reactive Road Maintenance Services Including Snow Clearing

Details

Supplier(s)
Value
£45,000
Topic
Agricultural machinery
Published
29 October 2025

Tender description

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 hire would be to provide assistance with planned and reactive road management services and maintenance activities including winter treatment and snow clearing Lot 1: 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 hire would be to provide assistance with planned and reactive road management services and maintenance activities including winter treatment and snow clearing. 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, allowing for flexibility in hiring various equipment as required. The tender will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1 April 2025 and expiring on 31 March 2026.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date1 May 2025
  2. Completed: Award published29 October 2025
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About the buyer

Orkney Islands Council is the local authority for the Orkney Islands, and buys through a dedicated procurement service led by a service manager. Construction works are sourced through a Dynamic Purchasing System open to approved contractors. Smaller purchases are assessed directly by individual council officers, with formal written quotations sought above a lower threshold. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

Over the past 5 years, most of Orkney Islands Council's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

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