Planning

Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 15:50

PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 08:19

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services," within the industry category covering construction equipment and the hire of industrial vehicles with a driver. This initiative will lead to the establishment of a new framework agreement starting in October 2026, involving a substantial volume of hire items across seven lots, including operated and non-operated vehicles and plant, specialised pumps, welfare, and specialist vehicles. The value of the procurement is projected at £11.6 million. The procurement employs an open procedure and includes a framework agreement strategy with both reopening and non-reopening competition elements. The tender submission period is shortened from 25 days to accommodate market needs, with key submission deadlines set in July 2026, and the procurement is anticipated to formally conclude by the end of July 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the construction equipment and vehicle hire industries, seeking to expand their presence in the public sector market. The inclusion of numerous lots means diverse specialisations and capacities can be catered to, including SMEs that can fulfil specific niche roles such as providing operated plant or specialised vehicles. Successful bidders could secure long-term engagement with Lancashire County Council, enhancing their procurement portfolios and market standing. The framework's open nature, alongside provisions for both operated and non-operated options, further opens doors for various firms to propose competitive packages tailored to the council's infrastructure support needs.

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Notice Title

Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services

Notice Description

The new Framework Agreement will commence in October 2026 and will consist of seven lots, as detailed below, there will be 300 - 400 items for hire over the seven lots: Operated Vehicles Non-Operated Vehicles Operated Plant Non-Operated Plant Specialised Pumps Welfare Specialist Vehicles, including coach-build and specialist build vans

Lot Information

Operated Vehicles

Lot 1 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Non-Operated Vehicles

Lot 2 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Operated Plant

Lot 3 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Non-Operated Plant

Lot 4 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Specialised Pumps

Lot 5 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Welfare

Lot 6 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Specialist Vehicles, including coach-build and specialist build vans

Lot 7 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available

Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051026-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

43320000 - Construction equipment

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£7 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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