Tender

PLACE821H Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of owner-operated vacuum excavators, structured into four lots ranging from 16t to 32t. The procurement is categorized under services and involves earthmoving and construction machinery. Located in the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom, the open procurement procedure has an overall budget of £600,000. The tender process is active, with key dates set: enquiries end on 27th January 2026, and submissions close on 5th February 2026. The contract is expected to commence in April 2026 for an initial term of one year, with options for three one-year extensions. Bidders can participate in any combination of lots without obligation to cover all four.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction machinery and equipment supply, particularly those with capabilities in vacuum excavation services. Enterprises equipped with the requisite machinery and qualified operators will find this an advantageous project due to its scope and the potential for renewal based on performance. Such contracts can serve as a robust avenue for growth, particularly for operators looking to establish a long-term relationship with a sub-central government authority like Derbyshire County Council. This is an ideal opportunity for service providers seeking to expand within the public procurement landscape, given the open procedure and clear guidelines.

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Notice Title

PLACE821H 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/000511-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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