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Vehicle and Plant Hire

Scotland Excel

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 09:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel has initiated the tendering process for a new framework agreement focused on "Vehicle and Plant Hire," targeting industry categories within motor vehicles (CPV Code: 34100000). This procurement, deployed under an open procedure, is crucial for multiple Scottish authorities, including all 32 local councils, NHS and Transport Scotland among others. With a total contract value of £120 million, the framework anticipates a procurement of goods to support various locations across Scotland. The tender phase commenced on 13 February 2026, and the submission deadline is set for 16 March 2026, with the bid opening scheduled on the same day. This process will enable electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment as per the discretion of individual contracting authorities. The anticipated framework may support up to 60 participants, and community benefits are included to encourage socio-economic development as part of the contract requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the vehicle and plant hire industry, offering multiple lots covering the hire of cars, light and commercial vehicles, buses, refuse collection vehicles, and a variety of plant equipment. Firms specialising in rental services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive and sustainable fleet solutions, would be well-suited to participate. Given the contract’s emphasis on community benefits and sustainability, companies with strong environmental management and quality assurance credentials may stand out in the competitive evaluation criteria focusing heavily on commercial cost (75%) and technical quality (25%). Businesses participating must adhere to strict insurance and liability conditions and demonstrate robust financial standing to secure their place in this expansive framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle and Plant Hire

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for the hire of vehicles and plant equipment, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate the hiring of various vehicle types, such as cars and light vehicles, minibuses/buses, refuse collection vehicles, winter maintenance vehicles and road sweeping vehicles, as well as the hiring of plant equipment such as excavation equipment, road surfacing equipment and other specialist equipment.

Lot Information

Hire of Minibuses / Buses

Lot 2 is for the hire of minibuses/buses with or without a driver, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Commercial Vehicles

Lot 3 is for the hire of commercial vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The commercial vehicles to be covered are, but not limited to, tippers of various payloads, dropside crewcabs etc. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Sweepers

Lot 5 is for the hire of sweepers, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The sweepers to be covered are, but not limited to, a range of sweepers from 0.5 tonne to 18 tonne. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Plant - Lifting Equipment

Lot 9 is for the hire of plant lifting equipment with or without an operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The plant lifting equipment to be covered is, but is not limited to, Telehandlers, Access Platforms, Scissor Lifts etc. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Specialist Equipment

Lot 11 is for the hire of specialist vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The specialist vehicles to be covered is, but is not limited to, multi-use utility vehicles. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Drainage Equipment

Lot 12 is for the hire of drainage vehicles and/or equipment, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The drainage equipment to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of gully emptiers, vactors or pumps of various sizes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Refuse Collection Vehicles

Lot 4 is for the hire of refuse collection vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The refuse collection vehicles to be covered are, but not limited to, a range of sizes from 3.5 Tonne to 26 Tonne. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Cars & Light Vehicles

Lot 1 is for the hire of cars and light vehicles for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The cars and light vehicles to be covered are, but not limited to, small cars, executive cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Gritters

Lot 6 is for the hire of gritters, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The gritters to be included range in size from 3.5 tonne to 26 tonne. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Plant - Excavation Equipment

Lot 7 is for the hire of excavation plant with or without a driver or operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The plant equipment to be covered is, but is not limited to, dozers, dumpers and excavators. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information

Hire of Plant - Road Surfacing Equipment

Lot 8 is for the hire of road surfacing plant with or without a driver or operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The plant equipment to be covered is, but is not limited to, spreaders, pavers and rollers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Hire of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Lot 10 is for the hire of grounds maintenance equipment, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The grounds maintenance equipment to be covered is, but is not limited to, mowers or woodchippers of various sizes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05482a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013430-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

33141642 - Drain accessories

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34113300 - Off-road vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

34144410 - Gully emptiers

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles

34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

34144510 - Vehicles for refuse

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34514700 - Mobile platforms

34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

34921100 - Road sweepers

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42122220 - Sewage pumps

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

42414100 - Cranes

42414310 - Mobile lifting frames

42415100 - Lifting trucks

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

43210000 - Earthmoving machinery

43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery

43324000 - Drainage equipment

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

60183000 - Hire of vans with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

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