Tender

Plant Vehicle Hire

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Plant Vehicle Hire," with the primary focus on supporting the operation and maintenance of Cemetery and Crematoria grounds as part of its Bereavement Services. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting for four years. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically within the CPV classifications such as tractors, trailer trucks, and mechanical shovels. The council is employing an open procedure for this high-value contract, facilitating competitive bidding through their e-tendering system 'In-tend'. Potential suppliers must submit their bids by noon on 19th December 2025, following which the contract will be awarded before 3rd March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the hire of plant vehicles and related equipment. Given the nature of the equipment required, companies specialising in plant machinery hire or those with capabilities in agricultural machinery may find this project particularly advantageous. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with Birmingham City Council, offering services across approximately 21 of the council's service areas. Furthermore, with a structured evaluation criteria that includes factors like quality, social value, and price, businesses with strengths in these areas will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process, potentially leading to business growth and increased market presence.

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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/076614-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
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

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