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Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units

Gateshead Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Jan 2026 at 13:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 09:40

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 09:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council launched a public procurement process titled "Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units," classified under the construction industry. The procurement, based in Gateshead, United Kingdom (region UKC22), aimed to secure various construction equipment across multiple lots through an open procedure. Initiated as a tender, the process was active until 9th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15th December 2025 and awards expected by 28th January 2026. Despite the careful planning and execution stages, the procurement process concluded with a cancellation on 27th January 2026 due to insufficient competition in some lots. All of the lots, namely, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 were marked complete, but the tender did not proceed to awarding due to this limitation.

This framework presented numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in construction equipment hire, particularly those offering competitive pricing models. As a ranked framework allowing for potential multiple awards, small and medium enterprises were encouraged to participate, ensuring the offer of the best prices would lead to ranking success. The structured lots system within the framework catered to a variety of equipment needs, providing a chance for niche providers to find suitable matches according to their capabilities. Although the tender was ultimately cancelled, its structure illustrated a significant opportunity for businesses to engage in future related procurements with Gateshead Borough Council, recognising the need for increased competition in specific equipment categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers the Council's requirements for the hiring of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units

Lot Information

Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets

For the rental of Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)

Hire of Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Non operated Plant

Hire of Non operated Plant

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Non operated Tipper trucks

Provision of non operated tipper trucks

Renewal: We are considering an OPEN framework for this contract, we would have an initial period of two years with the framework reopening for new bids every two years for the maximum of 8 years. We may add new lots and equipment within lots each time we open the framework.

Operated Tipper trucks

Hire of Operated Tipper trucks - this will be lot 4 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)

Provision of Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)

Renewal: We are considering an OPEN framework for this contract, we would have an initial period of two years with the framework reopening for new bids every two years for the maximum of 8 years. We may add new lots and equipment within lots each time we open the framework.

Small Tools

Hire of Small Tools this will be lot 5 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Access Equipment

Hire of Access Equipment - this will be lot 6 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Fuel Tanks

Hire of Fuel Tanks

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Welfare Units

Hire of Welfare Units - this will be Lot 8 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Planning Information

Issuing of market engagement question accessible via OPEN procurement platform https://www.open-uk.org/ and searching for Project # OPEN2025671. Engagement meeting taking place 13th/14th May for a limited number of suppliers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05047f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007088-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£2,370,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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