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Hire of Large Plant without Operator

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Hire of Large Plant without Operator," corresponding to industry activities such as mobile plant construction work. This particular contract is based around Oldham, UK, within the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract value of £200,000, and involves a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The interim contract will be in effect from 14 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, and a full and open tendering process is planned for the future. Key milestones include a scheduled future signature date on 1 October 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in plant and equipment hire without an operator. H & C Plant Hire, an SME located in Stockport, is the awarded supplier, which showcases the tender's suitability for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the works category. Businesses that offer similar services in large plant hire, such as excavators, bulldozers, and dumper trucks, should consider engaging in the future open tendering process when announced, offering further growth prospects in the local construction and highways infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Hire of Large Plant without Operator

Notice Description

Hire of large plant without operator. Typical plant includes Excavators, Bulldozers, Dumpers, Rollers, Pavers, 411 Loading shovel for Highways use. This is an interim contract whilst full and open tendering takes place. A Planned Procurement Notice will be published shortly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057181-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45252110 - Mobile plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rod.walters@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H & C PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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