Vehicle and Plant Hire

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    "date": "2026-02-13T13:29:42Z",
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    "description": "This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies): A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. D) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice. E) Tayside Contracts F) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. G) Scottish Prison Service (SPS) H) Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) I) Transport Scotland J) Scottish Government and Scottish Central Government Bodies. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Further to IV.1.3, the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement is purely indicative and Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderers than the envisaged maximum number. Further to VI.2 tenderers are advised whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each contracting authority which will be settled by them at point of use. REBATE REQUIREMENTS: Tenderers should note retrospective rebates apply to this Framework. Further details are contained within the tender documents. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the instructions. Further detailed information and instructions are contained within the tender documents located within the Information and Instructions to Tenderers including Evaluation Methodology document. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30009. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. For this framework Scotland Excel are seeking mandatory Community Benefits. As such, agreement to the Community Benefits approach is an essential requirement. As part of your response, Tenderers will be requested to commit to delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents. (SC Ref:810626)",
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            "id": "32014L0024",
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        "title": "Vehicle and Plant Hire",
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        "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Minibuses / Buses",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Commercial Vehicles",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Sweepers",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Plant - Lifting Equipment",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Specialist Equipment",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Drainage Equipment",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Refuse Collection Vehicles",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Cars & Light Vehicles",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Gritters",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Plant - Excavation Equipment",
                "description": "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",
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                "title": "Hire of Plant - Road Surfacing Equipment",
                "description": "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.",
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                "title": "Hire of Grounds Maintenance Equipment",
                "description": "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.",
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