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LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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09 Jun 2023 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has awarded a contract for the provision of plant hire with operator. This multi-supplier framework contract starts on 1st July 2023 and ends on 30th June 2026, with optional extension periods until 30th June 2027. The total contract value is £880,000. The University is located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment hiring category. The procurement method used is an open procedure with the tender period closing on 30th May 2023.

This tender opportunity creates business growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment sector. Companies offering plant hire services with operators would be well-suited to compete. The University of Leicester has specified the need for suppliers in this field, presenting a lucrative opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships. The optional extension periods offer the potential for sustained business growth beyond the initial contract term.

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Notice Title

LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester

Notice Description

The University's is seeking to award a multi supplier framework for hire of plant with operator. The University has a commercial archaeological Unit embedded in the School of Archaelogy and Ancient History, called University Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). ULAS offer a comprehensive, integrated service for all types of archaeological and heritage projects. For fieldwork-based projects, ULAS often use external suppliers to help with digging trenches and moving spoil (excavated material) around the sites. The Contract will initially run for a 3 year period, commencing on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2026 with one optional annual extension periods until 30 June 2027. The Contract will run into the optional years following satisfactory agreement between the University and the successful tenderer(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8ccbf-0404-4917-b221-d9cf8cdf8d99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AE FAULKS

AMBION CONTRACTORS

P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL

PLANTERS (LEICESTER

PLANTFORCE RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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