Award

Access Equipment Hire

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 11:20

TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The ACC Group Liverpool has concluded the procurement process for an access equipment hire contract, awarding it to HSS Hire Group Plc. This procurement, classified under the goods category, involves supplying various electrically powered access platforms on a fixed-term hire purchase agreement for three years, with an optional two-year extension. The procurement method was open, adhering to UK legal standards, and the contract award notice was published on 26th February 2026. The contract period starts on 1st April 2026 and is anticipated to run until 31st March 2029, with a delivery focus in Liverpool, UK (region UKD72). The estimated gross contract value is GBP 540,000, based on previous pre-market engagement benchmarking.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the equipment hire industry looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. With a focus on electrically powered access platforms, suppliers of such technology can find growth prospects through long-term partnerships and a financially substantial contract. Large companies with a robust delivery and service infrastructure, especially those familiar with hire purchase agreements, are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Potential extension options emphasise the value of sustained quality and reliability, presenting a gateway for building long-term relationships with public authorities like The ACC Group Liverpool.

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Notice Title

Access Equipment Hire

Notice Description

The ACC Liverpool Group is awarding a contract to supply various electrically powered pieces of Access Equipment on fixed term Hire Purchase Agreement for three years with a two-year extension option. The contract value is indicative of the total of the five years and based off previous Pre-Market Engagement bench marking.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two year extension option at the ACC Group discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e01a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34951000 - Access platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSS HIRE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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