Planning

Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Framework

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Framework for the hire of various plant and equipment, with the intention to support Dorset Highways. The Framework is expected to include multiple Lots and cover plant hire with or without operators, small plant, planers, pavers, and portable building hire. This initiative, titled "Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Framework," would take place in the region of Dorset, UK (UKK25). The anticipated start and end dates for the contract period are 1st October 2026 and 30th September 2034, respectively. The procurement's potential value is estimated at £16.2 million gross (£13.5 million net) and is set within the industry categories of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment. A future notice is expected by 1st April 2026, with a formal tender process following thereafter.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and machinery hire. Companies specialising in civil engineering equipment, machinery hire services, and portable building solutions stand to benefit, especially those capable of offering flexible solutions such as self-operated or fully operated services. The planned Framework could provide sustained business growth, offering a consistent demand over the course of eight years, enabling potential suppliers to establish long-term relationships with Dorset Council. The strategic procurement of goods and services within this project aligns well with businesses looking to solidify their presence and expand their operations across the Dorset region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Framework

Notice Description

Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Framework for the hire provision of various plant and equipment, likely to be across multiple Lots, to support Dorset Highways including plant and operator/ self-drive plant/ small plant/ planers and pavers/ portable building hire. The final scope and structure is yet to be defined. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline notice, which could change over time as plans for the procurements become clearer. Dorset Council is not under any obligation to proceed with any procurement that has been specified in this pipeline notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025265-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Adam Langston
Contact Email
adam.langston@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221250

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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