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    Contracts3 x 3.5 Tonne Diesel Forklift Trucks for Orkney Islands Council
    Awarded contract

    3 x 3.5 Tonne Diesel Forklift Trucks for Orkney Islands Council

    Awarded
    £143.4k
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Orkney Islands Council is seeking to procure three new 3.5-tonne diesel forklift trucks for operational use.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 14 Aug 2026· 3 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £143.4k
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £143,364
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      29 Jun 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Manufacturing
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • JA
      JAMES A. CUTHBERTSON, LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    14 Aug 2026Today29 Jun 2026

    Brief

    Orkney Islands Council seeks to purchase three new 3.5-tonne diesel forklift trucks through the NEPO framework agreement (Lot 2). These forklifts are intended for material handling and logistics operations. Suppliers should provide specifications including load capacity, lifting height, fuel efficiency, safety features, and delivery timelines. Equipment must meet current UK and EU safety standards. This is a procurement opportunity for new, unused equipment.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In manufacturing, ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. JAMES A. CUTHBERTSON, LIMITED1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    a8c2f8a2-b927-4401-a86f-0f52703d5540-910757
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    Buyer
    ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
    Sector
    Manufacturing