Tender

Hire of Plant Equipment

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the hire of self-operated plant equipment to handle domestic waste and recyclables. This tender focuses on services within the industrial machinery category, specifically shovel loaders and excavators, to be delivered in the UK region designated UKD62. With a gross value of £1,680,000, the tender remains active and is currently in the stage of tendering. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 13th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 20th March 2026. The process is governed by legal standards outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, with further information accessible on Cheshire East's official website.

The tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in industrial machinery and refuse-related services. Small and medium enterprises can also benefit from the tender structure, as it accommodates their participation. An emphasis on price and quality scoring criteria means businesses with competitive pricing strategies and high-quality equipment stand a good chance of success. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options, providing an extended opportunity for collaboration. Interested parties are encouraged to leverage the electronic submission portal for a streamlined application process.

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Notice Title

Hire of Plant Equipment

Notice Description

The Hire of Self operated plant to handle domestic waste and recyclables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014802-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43250000 - Front-end shovel loaders

43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Bennett
Contact Email
andrew.bennett@ansa.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686869

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLEWICH
Postcode
CW10 0JN
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Middlewich
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

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