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contract for the hire of vehicles

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded an award for a contract concerning the hire of vehicles within the industry category of hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator, under the procurement method of selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process, now at the award stage, involves the delivery of services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Chichester, where the council is based. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st October 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th March 2026 and the award date on 25th March 2026. The award was published on 28th April 2026.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the vehicle hire industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations, as demonstrated by the appointment of CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED t/a Days Rental as the supplier. Though not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, similar businesses with expertise in providing construction and civil engineering machinery hire services can find growth possibilities in such public contracts that utilise dynamic purchasing systems. Engaging in such tenders can lead to increased business visibility, secured revenue streams, and a solid foundation for expanding service offerings tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

contract for the hire of vehicles

Notice Description

contract for the hire of vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08d2b4f3-57ce-4fe8-8c9d-624623556b83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e02fbf9-b346-4d24-bc28-891473e39b9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED T/A DAYS RENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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