Planning

Provision of Plant and Vehicle Hire (Operated and Non-Operated) and Associated Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 08:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 16:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is inviting bids through an open procedure for the "Provision of Plant and Vehicle Hire (Operated and Non-Operated) and Associated Services," focusing on supporting highways operational requirements. The procurement process is guided by the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023, with significant investments expected to reach up to £20,400,000. Taking place in the UKD region, the planned contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2030. Potential suppliers should note the future notice date for tender communication is set for 5th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in plant hire, vehicle hire, and associated services like earthmoving machinery and industrial vehicle operation. Given the scale and scope, businesses equipped to fulfil both operated and non-operated equipment hire are suited to apply. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given their recognised suitability for the framework agreement. The open procedure ensures a competitive, transparent process conducive for enterprises aiming to expand their clientele in public sector projects within sub-central government settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Plant and Vehicle Hire (Operated and Non-Operated) and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement provides for Hired plant and Vehicles that are used to support highways operational requirements. Hire of Plant without operator and with operator A competitive process will be conducted which will be in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030083-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

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

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Bunting
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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