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Supply of Plant Hire Services - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage for a framework agreement concerning the "Supply of Plant Hire Services." This procurement, led by the Council's Highways Services, is focused on supporting street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance projects within Sandwell Borough. The contract, which spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, falls within the industry category of construction machinery and equipment. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing eligible suppliers to compete for this opportunity which had a tender period concluding on 9th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the hire and supply of construction machinery and equipment, particularly those offering compressors, rollers, excavators, and similar plant services. With Plantforce Rentals Ltd and Sunbelt Rentals Limited awarded as suppliers, the framework aims to foster business growth by potentially facilitating substantial work volumes over the four-year contract period. Companies with similar capabilities and a track record of reliable service provision should consider maintaining readiness to compete for forthcoming opportunities, especially within public sector contracts requiring timely and effective equipment delivery.

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Notice Title

Supply of Plant Hire Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC Highways Services is responsible for street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance across the Borough of Sandwell. Highways Services is leading this procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Supply of plant hire, covering a range of equipment including compressors, rollers, excavators, tippers, and other specialist plant required by Sandwell MBC (the "Council").Highways Services invites interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in the tender process for this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will include a maximum of two suppliers, subject to the receipt of sufficient acceptable tender submissions. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring bidder, who will be designated as the Primary Contractor. The Primary Contractor will be offered all work opportunities in the first instance. If, on any occasion, the Primary Supplier is unable to provide the required plant within the three-day turnaround period, or is deemed to be underperforming, the Council reserves the right to approach the next secondary contractor appointed to the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98f2996-f72f-4d61-9710-0138623c98bb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks

34223300 - Trailers

42123000 - Compressors

43262000 - Excavating machinery

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

43413000 - Concrete or mortar mixers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PLANTFORCE RENTALS

SUNBELT RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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