Tender

Supply of Plant Hire Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of plant hire services as part of their Highways Services operations, which include street lighting and highway maintenance within Sandwell, UK. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procurement process for a framework agreement. The tender invites submissions by 9th February 2026, with the award period concluding on 6th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, covering a range of equipment needs, such as compressors, excavators, and concrete mixers.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and equipment hire sectors to secure a framework agreement with a reputable local authority. With a potential total awarded value of up to £432,000, businesses with the capability to supply equipment such as generators and excavating machinery on a competitive basis will benefit. The primary contractor selected will have first access to all work opportunities, while a secondary contractor will also be identified to provide backup support, making this an attractive opportunity for firms seeking expansion within regional government contracts in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Plant Hire Services

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC Highways Services is responsible for street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance across the Borough of Sandwell. Highways Services is leading this procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Supply of plant hire, covering a range of equipment including compressors, rollers, excavators, tippers, and other specialist plant required by Sandwell MBC (the "Council").Highways Services invites interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in the tender process for this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will include a maximum of two suppliers, subject to the receipt of sufficient acceptable tender submissions. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring bidder, who will be designated as the Primary Contractor. The Primary Contractor will be offered all work opportunities in the first instance. If, on any occasion, the Primary Supplier is unable to provide the required plant within the three-day turnaround period, or is deemed to be underperforming, the Council reserves the right to approach the next secondary contractor appointed to the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001902-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks

34223300 - Trailers

42123000 - Compressors

43262000 - Excavating machinery

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

43413000 - Concrete or mortar mixers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

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