Award

T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 13:17

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 09:44

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment," aimed at hiring, delivering, and managing a range of event-related equipment, including modular buildings and portable facilities. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with the aim of appointing up to five suppliers, utilising the method of mini-competitions to ensure competitive pricing and quality. This framework operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations, covering regions within the UK, with a contract period starting on 1 February 2026 and potentially extending until 31 January 2030. The total estimated value of the framework is between £125,000 and £375,000, excluding VAT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event services and hire sectors, particularly those specialising in ancillary equipment and services such as generators, lighting, and safety fencing. The framework is particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Belfast City Council choosing to work with four suppliers, including Balloo Hire Centres, KDM Hire, Norspace, and Sunbelt Rentals Limited. Businesses able to provide competitively priced, high-quality services and equipment will find this framework conducive to growth opportunities, ensuring a stable demand for hire and event-related equipment over the framework’s duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment

Notice Description

Belfast City Council requires a framework for the hire of ancillary equipment, the maximum number of suppliers to be appointed onto the framework will be 5 suppliers. Belfast City Council has issued this ITT in connection with a competitive tendering procedure being conducted in accordance with the Act. The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the hire, delivery, off-loading, positioning and pick up of ancillary equipment. The Contractor will be required to position the portable toilet facilities and modular buildings on site as instructed by the Council or Production Management Company. The framework shall operate on the basis of mini-competitions whereby all Bidders who have been successful and appointed to the framework will be invited to quote for the hire of ancillary equipment at any given time. The framework should not be seen as a firm commitment to enter into call off contracts. Each time the Council calls off this framework agreement they must provide an order form and the subsequent contract will be as per the terms and conditions set out in the documents. The Council wishes to appoint a maximum of 5 suppliers to its framework for the hire of ancillary equipment. The framework will operate on a call-off basis. Such call offs shall be awarded via mini-competition process run by an appointed Production Management Company. Minimum value range of GBP 125 000.00 exc VAT to a maximum of GBP 375 000.00 exc VAT which has been calculated on the basis of a 2 year contract through to the maximum 4 year contract including ad hoc additional events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period: - Additional ancillary services - the Council may require specialist event requirements not listed in the Pricing Schedule necessary to support the event/requirement. This may include labour/ staff required and associated hire costs. Additional ancillary equipment - the Council may require environmentally friendly equipment for example solar powered equipment for a range of events including those outlined within 1.4. Additional events - the Council may require ancillary services at a range of one off events across the contract period. Any contract variation may be subject to further Council internal approvals and be in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework on an annual basis up to a further 2 years i.e. 1 year + 1 year. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31120000 - Generators

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

34928310 - Safety fencing

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44231000 - Made-up fencing panels

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Morrison
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BALLOO HIRE CENTRES

KDM HIRE

NORSPACE

SUNBELT RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3-2025-11-13T13:17:37Z",
    "date": "2025-11-13T13:17:37Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQXY-5321-CGZM",
            "name": "Belfast City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQXY-5321-CGZM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "9-21 Adelaide Street",
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "postalCode": "BT2 8DJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN06"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Emma Morrison",
                "email": "cps@belfastcity.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-NIR",
                        "description": "Northern Irish devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PPNH-1287-CBYY",
            "name": "Balloo Hire Centres",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PPNH-1287-CBYY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "31 Sydenham Road",
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "postalCode": "BT3 9DH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN06"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "saleshub@balloohire.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQLM-4233-VXTL",
            "name": "KDM Hire",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQLM-4233-VXTL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "11 Killycolp Road",
                "locality": "Cookstown",
                "postalCode": "BT80 9AD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN0B"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@kdmhire.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PRXJ-4437-GTXP",
            "name": "Norspace",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PRXJ-4437-GTXP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Glenavy Road",
                "locality": "Lisburn",
                "postalCode": "BT28 2EU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN0E"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "matthew.hicks@norspacehire.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PRJZ-4275-QBTN",
            "name": "Sunbelt Rentals Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PRJZ-4275-QBTN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "102 Dalton Avenue",
                "locality": "Warrington",
                "postalCode": "WA3 6YE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD61"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@sunbeltrentals.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQXY-5321-CGZM",
        "name": "Belfast City Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "Low risk and low value procurement."
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "T2648",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment",
        "description": "Belfast City Council requires a framework for the hire of ancillary equipment, the maximum number of suppliers to be appointed onto the framework will be 5 suppliers. Belfast City Council has issued this ITT in connection with a competitive tendering procedure being conducted in accordance with the Act. The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the hire, delivery, off-loading, positioning and pick up of ancillary equipment. The Contractor will be required to position the portable toilet facilities and modular buildings on site as instructed by the Council or Production Management Company. The framework shall operate on the basis of mini-competitions whereby all Bidders who have been successful and appointed to the framework will be invited to quote for the hire of ancillary equipment at any given time. The framework should not be seen as a firm commitment to enter into call off contracts. Each time the Council calls off this framework agreement they must provide an order form and the subsequent contract will be as per the terms and conditions set out in the documents. The Council wishes to appoint a maximum of 5 suppliers to its framework for the hire of ancillary equipment. The framework will operate on a call-off basis. Such call offs shall be awarded via mini-competition process run by an appointed Production Management Company. Minimum value range of GBP 125 000.00 exc VAT to a maximum of GBP 375 000.00 exc VAT which has been calculated on the basis of a 2 year contract through to the maximum 4 year contract including ad hoc additional events.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79952000",
                        "description": "Event services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31000000",
                        "description": "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31120000",
                        "description": "Generators"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31300000",
                        "description": "Insulated wire and cable"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31500000",
                        "description": "Lighting equipment and electric lamps"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34928310",
                        "description": "Safety fencing"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "42410000",
                        "description": "Lifting and handling equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44211100",
                        "description": "Modular and portable buildings"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44231000",
                        "description": "Made-up fencing panels"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKN06",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 450000,
            "amount": 375000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 5,
                "method": "withReopeningCompetition",
                "type": "closed",
                "description": "Pricing submitted at tender stage represents the maximum rates applicable during the initial contract period. For each requirement under the framework, the Council will conduct mini-competitions among appointed Contractors to ensure best value for money. Contractors will be invited to submit event-specific quotations, and call-off contracts will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender, taking into account price and relevant quality or service factors. This process encourages competitive pricing and secures best value for money."
            }
        },
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-05T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-29T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-10-06T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 450000,
                    "amount": 375000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Methodology and Approach",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 25,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Contract Resourcing",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Explained within T2648 ITT"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-31T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59+00:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework on an annual basis up to a further 2 years i.e. 1 year + 1 year. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor."
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "The Council reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period: - Additional ancillary services - the Council may require specialist event requirements not listed in the Pricing Schedule necessary to support the event/requirement. This may include labour/ staff required and associated hire costs. Additional ancillary equipment - the Council may require environmentally friendly equipment for example solar powered equipment for a range of events including those outlined within 1.4. Additional events - the Council may require ancillary services at a range of one off events across the contract period. Any contract variation may be subject to further Council internal approvals and be in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "047100-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047100-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-08-08T08:32:41+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 4,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 4,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment for Belfast City Council Events",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 450000,
                "amount": 375000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PPNH-1287-CBYY",
                    "name": "Balloo Hire Centres"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PQLM-4233-VXTL",
                    "name": "KDM Hire"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PRXJ-4437-GTXP",
                    "name": "Norspace"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PRJZ-4275-QBTN",
                    "name": "Sunbelt Rentals Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79952000",
                            "description": "Event services"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31000000",
                            "description": "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31120000",
                            "description": "Generators"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31300000",
                            "description": "Insulated wire and cable"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31500000",
                            "description": "Lighting equipment and electric lamps"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "34928310",
                            "description": "Safety fencing"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "42410000",
                            "description": "Lifting and handling equipment"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "44211100",
                            "description": "Modular and portable buildings"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "44231000",
                            "description": "Made-up fencing panels"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKN06",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKN",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2028-01-31T23:59:59+00:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework on an annual basis up to a further 2 years i.e. 1 year + 1 year. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor."
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "The Council reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period: - Additional ancillary services - the Council may require specialist event requirements not listed in the Pricing Schedule necessary to support the event/requirement. This may include labour/ staff required and associated hire costs. Additional ancillary equipment - the Council may require environmentally friendly equipment for example solar powered equipment for a range of events including those outlined within 1.4. Additional events - the Council may require ancillary services at a range of one off events across the contract period. Any contract variation may be subject to further Council internal approvals and be in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024."
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "subcontracting": {
                "subcontracts": [
                    {
                        "id": "1",
                        "mainContractors": [
                            {
                                "id": "GB-PPON-PRXJ-4437-GTXP",
                                "name": "Sunbelt Rentals Limited"
                            }
                        ],
                        "description": "Sunbelt Rentals Accessiloo"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "2",
                        "mainContractors": [
                            {
                                "id": "GB-PPON-PRJZ-4275-QBTN"
                            }
                        ],
                        "description": "Sunbelt Rentals Accessiloo"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "070310-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070310-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-03T09:44:22Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00",
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "T2648 Framework Agreement for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2028-01-31T23:59:59+00:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Option to renew on an annual basis for a further 2 years."
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "The Council reserves the right to purchase additional ancillary services, equipment, and support for one-off events during the contract period. Contract variations and extensions may be approved subject to internal governance and in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 450000,
                "amount": 375000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "073527-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073527-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-13T13:17:37Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}