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Long Term plant machine hire

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed a direct procurement process for the "Long Term plant machine hire" project, categorised under the works industry. The procurement method was classified as below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Chiltern Hire Centre Ltd, an SME based in Bedford. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award phase, with the contract having been signed on 12th May 2025. The project spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, and is scheduled to commence on 9th June 2025, concluding on 8th June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operators. Companies in the machinery hire sector, particularly those focusing on long-term projects across various UK regions, would find this contract advantageous for business growth. SMEs like Chiltern Hire Centre Ltd are well-suited for such opportunities, particularly when the procurement is conducted through direct methods below certain financial thresholds, reducing competitive constraints. The broad geographical coverage of this contract allows businesses to showcase their capability in delivering services across extensive areas, fostering business expansion and increased regional presence.

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Notice Title

Long Term plant machine hire

Notice Description

Waiver - Long Term plant machine hire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024932-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,502 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILTERN HIRE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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