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27 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is actively engaging in a procurement process via a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Plant Hire & Hired Haulage". This tender, relevant to the civil engineering industry, involves the supply and hire of plant equipment and haulage services. The location for delivery and services is primarily in Swansea, UKL18, United Kingdom. This procurement is presently in the 'Tender' stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 31 March 2026, and award activities concluding by the end of April 2026. Interested parties can submit bids through an open procedure, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations and the Procurement Act of 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and industrial machinery industries to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, as the framework is suitable for them and supports business growth. With lots including hired plant with or without operators and hired haulage, businesses specialising in machinery rental and transport services stand to benefit significantly. The framework agreement features a competitive call-off contract mechanism, where price plays a crucial role in awarding contracts, allowing businesses with efficient cost structures to thrive in this procurement opportunity.

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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/026429-2026
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
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 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
Postcode Area
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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