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Plant Vehicle Hire

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 10:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 16:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Plant Vehicle Hire" to facilitate operational requirements across approximately 21 service areas, including the maintenance of Cemetery and Crematoria grounds within their Bereavement Services division. The procurement falls under the goods category, requiring items such as tractors, trailers, and dumper trucks. Conducted via an open procedure, the procurement culminated in a corporate contract set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting four years. The contract award was finalised on 5th March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 16th March 2026. The procurement process, managed through the Council's e-tendering system, involved participation by multiple bidders, with awards pending for suppliers like GAP Group Ltd and Plantforce Rentals Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the plant vehicle sector, particularly those providing agricultural machinery and equipment hire with operators. Large-scale enterprises and SMEs, including those with expertise in mechanical shovels and dumper trucks, stand to benefit from securing a part of this contract valued at over £359,000. Birmingham City Council’s expansive procurement scope suggests a stable long-term collaboration for businesses capable of meeting the detailed specifications and supporting varied service demands, aiding business growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint the two highest ranking organisations for the provision of Plant Vehicle Hire. The primary goal of the procurement is to establish a Corporate contract that will encompass the requirements for all our service areas (approximately 21) that necessitate the use of plant vehicles. The specification will focus on the requirements required to support the operation and maintenance of the Council's Cemetery and Crematoria grounds for the Council's Bereavement Service's area. The equipment required includes but is not limited to; * Tractors; * Trailers; * Excavator 803; * Excavator 2CX; * Dumpers. The contract will commence on 01 April 2026 and will be in place for a period of four (4) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019792-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

34142300 - Dumper trucks

34223300 - Trailers

43261000 - Mechanical shovels

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,152,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,152,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£299,188 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GAP Group Ltd

Plantforce Rentals Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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