Tender

Framework Agreement for the Plant Hire & Hired Haulage

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the tender stage for its "Framework Agreement for the Plant Hire & Hired Haulage" procurement, focusing on hiring plant equipment and haulage services for civil engineering projects across the UK, specifically in the Swansea region. This procurement falls under the industry category of services with a CPV classification including the hire of construction machinery and vehicles. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 March 2026, with contract awards anticipated to be finalised by 27 April 2026. Interested parties must submit their bids via the eTenderWales portal, and enquiries should be made by 17 March 2026. The framework agreement, covered by Welsh devolved regulations, aims to support the dynamic needs of civil engineering projects essential for regional development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and transport sectors to expand their operations. The framework allows up to 15 participants, opening avenues for SMEs and VCSEs to secure call-off contracts based on competitive pricing. As the Council prioritises criteria like price, delivery, and operational reliability, enterprises that specialise in plant hire with or without operators, and haulage services will find this tender advantageous for growing their market footprint. Companies well-versed in industrial and agricultural machinery, and those providing transport solutions will benefit from engaging with this strategically positioned procurement opportunity, potentially extending their contracts for an additional 24 months beyond the initial term.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Plant Hire & Hired Haulage

Notice Description

Framework for the supply and hire of plant equipment for the use on civil engineering projects. Also for the hire of haulage for moving bulk items between sites. The lots are: Lot 1a - Hired Plant - Supplied with Operator. Lot 1b - Hired Plant - Supplied without Operator. Lot 1c - Hired Haulage

Lot Information

Hired Plant - Supplied with Operator.

Hired Plant - Supplied with Operator. Supply and hire of plant equipment for the use on civil engineering projects

Renewal: option to extend up to 24 months

Hired Plant - Supplied without Operator.

Hired Plant - Supplied without Operator. Supply and hire of plant equipment for the use on civil engineering projects

Renewal: option to extend up to 24 months

Hired Haulage

Hired Haulage. Hire of haulage for moving bulk items between sites.

Renewal: option to extend up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017812-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

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

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-02-22

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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