This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 10:38

Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 08:52

TenderUpdate

07 Apr 2025 at 08:52

TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves ESPO, a regional or local authority in the United Kingdom, overseeing the tender titled "536_25 Hire of Plant (without operator)." This framework agreement pertains to the services of hiring various plant equipment without operators. The industry category is focused on services related to repair, maintenance, and associated services concerning aircraft, railways, roads, and marine equipment. This framework serves UK public sector organisations, including local authorities and other eligible bodies, and spans all administrative regions of the UK. The procurement is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 8th July 2025. The open procurement method was followed, inviting bids electronically, and the framework agreement is active with options to extend up to 24 months beyond the initial period, which ends on 5th July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the equipment hire sector, to engage in a broad set of lots covering materials handlers, excavators, kerb and slab lifters, among others. With the emphasis on competitive pricing and social value, firms that offer a balance of quality and cost-efficiency will find this award beneficial for growth. Suppliers such as BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITED, GAP GROUP LIMITED, and others have already been part of the awarded contracts, suggesting that firms with established capabilities in plant hire can compete effectively in such tenders. This framework is accessible to businesses large and small, including SMEs, fostering diverse participation and business expansion within the public sector landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

536_25 Hire of Plant (without operator)

Notice Description

Renewal of a national framework for the hire of a wide range of plant and equipment, without operator. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local authorities and other eligible public sector organisations.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Materials Handlers

This lot covers the hire of materials handlers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 2 - Excavators

This lot covers the hire of excavators to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3 - Kerb and Slab Lifters

This lot covers the hire of kerb and slab lifters to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 4 - Dumpers/Skip Loaders

This lot covers the hire of dumpers/skip loaders to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 5 - Rollers

This lot covers the hire of rollers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 6 - Multi-Tyred Rollers

This lot covers the hire of multi-tyred rollers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 7 - Pumps

This lot covers the hire of pumps to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 8 - Compactors

This lot covers the hire of compactors to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 9 - Compressors and Air Tools

This lot covers the hire of compressors and air tools to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 10 - Breakers

This lot covers the hire of breakers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 11 - Drilling and Fixing Equipment

This lot covers the hire of drilling and fixing equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 12 - Saws/Cutters

This lot covers the hire of saws/cutters to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 13 - Concreting Equipment

This lot covers the hire of concreting equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 14 - Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts

This lot covers the hire of hydraulic platforms/lifts to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 15 - Trench Support/Access Equipment

This lot covers the hire of trench support/access equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 16 - Generators/Floodlights

This lot covers the hire of generators/floodlights to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 17 - Temporary Site and Office Accommodation

This lot covers the hire of temporary site and office accommodation to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 18 - Horticultural and Forestry Equipment

This lot covers the hire of horticultural and forestry equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 19 - Pothole Repair Machines

This lot covers the hire of pothole repair machines to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Lot 20 - Other Items

This lot covers the hire of other items related to plant to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual award values per lot are captured in this notice as the maximum amount for the entire framework, as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through any lot (and the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed the overall framework value as per II.1.7.).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e40c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

31120000 - Generators

31518100 - Floodlights

34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks

42122000 - Pumps

42123000 - Compressors

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42641300 - Machine tools for working concrete

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

43130000 - Drilling equipment

43262000 - Excavating machinery

43312400 - Road rollers

43312500 - Mechanical rollers

43315000 - Compacting machinery

43328100 - Hydraulic equipment

43812000 - Sawing equipment

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

45233142 - Road-repair works

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 5 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

A E FAULKS LIMITED

BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITED

CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)

CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITED

DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED

GAP GROUP LIMITED

HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)

HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)

J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITED

NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTD

P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITED

SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED

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