Planning

Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Framework for the Hire of Large Plant, with some equipment requiring operators. This planned procurement, categorised under services, will entail various lots, including backhoe loaders, paving machines, and mobile welfare units, among others. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a formal notice published on 6th January 2026. The communication indicates further details will be available by 30th January 2026. The framework is intended to commence on 1st May 2026 and run until 30th April 2030. Located in Wigan, within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom, this opportunity primarily focuses on transport equipment and hire services within the public authority sub-central government category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport equipment hire and related services to participate in a four-year framework agreement, valued at £2.4 million gross. Companies specialising in the operation of large plant machinery, particularly those capable of providing skilled operators, will find this tender advantageous. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) capable of supplying backhoe loaders, road planers, and other listed machinery with operators are especially encouraged to engage. The procurement's framework nature means successful companies could secure sustainable business growth through consistent work over the multi-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)

Notice Description

Wigan Council intends to carry out a procurement to establish a Framework for the hire of various types of large plant. Some of the items of plant must be provided with an Operator. It is intended that the Framework will comprise of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) Lot 6 - Mobile Welfare Units Lot 7 - Steel Lock-Up Container

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000513-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

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