Award

Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 12:19

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:41

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has finalised the award for the contract titled "Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator," aimed at enhancing construction and maintenance operations in the region of UKF13, United Kingdom. This procurement process, in its award stage as of March 2026, follows an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The contract, commencing from April 2026, is divided into four lots based on the vacuum suction excavator's capacity and can be extended annually up to four years. Awarded contractors are expected to provide services across Derbyshire county, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 647,648.83.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in construction machinery and equipment, and repair and maintenance services. With the contract allowing suppliers to bid on individual lots or any combination thereof, small and medium enterprises specialising in operated excavation machinery are well-placed to benefit. Companies such as NEWLINE FENCING LTD and JOULE BRADY LIMITED have demonstrated their capability to fulfil contract requirements, highlighting the benefits for similar SMEs in expanding their services regionally within the public sector. This engagement not only enhances operational capabilities but also promises long-term growth through renewals conditioned on performance, providing a stable business avenue through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council (The Council) are seeking to establish a Contract for the Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator The Contract will cover a variety of operated vacuum excavation services, supplied with appropriately qualified operators. The services may be required county wide within the Council's jurisdiction. The Contract will be structured into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - 16t Vacuum Suction Excavator Lot 2 - 18t Vacuum Suction Excavator Lot 3 - 26t Vacuum Suction Excavator Lot 4 - 32t Vacuum Suction Excavator The proposed Contract is expected to commence on April 2026 with an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further three 12-month periods, up to a maximum of 4 years (1+1+1+1). The intention is to appoint one Contractor for each plant type to ensure adequate capacity and coverage during the term of the Contract. Suppliers can submit bids for any combination of lots and are not obligated to bid on all four.

Lot Information

16t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner operated 16t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

18t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner operated 18t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

26t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner Operated 26t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

32t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner operated 32t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028478-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£647,648 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£647,648 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JOULE BRADY

NEWLINE FENCING

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