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Provision of a New or Low-Hour Ex-Demo 25-30T Articulated Dump Truck and Agricultural Tractor for Plant Operator Training

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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27 Apr 2026 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), a public authority operating under sub-central government, is managing a procurement process for the acquisition of plant machinery to enhance its training operations. Located in Peterborough, United Kingdom, CITB is focusing on procuring a new or low-hour ex-demo 25-30 tonne Articulated Dump Truck and a 200-250HP four-wheel drive tractor to support plant operator training. This tender, classified under industry categories such as tractors and trucks, falls under the active stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 27th May 2026, followed by an award period concluding on 3rd August 2026. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, promising competitive opportunities for interested suppliers.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business expansion, especially for enterprises specialising in heavy machinery and agricultural equipment. It is particularly suited for SMEs that can offer high-quality, dependable machines to meet the specific training requirements of CITB. With a gross value of £500,000, suppliers have the potential to contribute to the enhancement of essential training operations, thus positioning themselves prominently within the UK’s construction and training sectors. The award criteria prioritise quality and pricing, assigning 70% weight to quality, allowing businesses to showcase their superior products and services.

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Notice Title

Provision of a New or Low-Hour Ex-Demo 25-30T Articulated Dump Truck and Agricultural Tractor for Plant Operator Training

Notice Description

CITB is seeking to procure two items of plant machinery to support its Plant Operator training operations. The first requirement is for a new or very low hour ex-demo 25-30 tonne Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) to replace a machine sold in 2025 and restore the ADT training fleet to four machines. With the fleet currently operating at three machines, the training department faces ongoing challenges in allocating learners effectively. Whilst hiring has been considered, ADTs are a highly specialist machine, carry significant hire costs, and availability across the UK market is severely limited due to demand from major ongoing construction projects. Those machines available for hire do not meet the required standard for training purposes. The second requirement is for a new or very low hour ex-demo agricultural tractor to replace an aging machine used in the preparation of Plant Operator training fields and for apprentice and commercial training activity. The current tractor carries a high number of operational hours due to frequent use, and maintenance costs are increasing as a result. This ground preparation function is essential to the continued operation of the training field. Whilst a dozer can be used as an alternative, the running and repair costs associated with this type of machine make it an unviable long-term solution.

Lot Information

New or very low hours ex-demo 25-30T Articulated Dump Truck.

To replace an out-of-date machine that was sold in 2025 and bring the ADT fleet back up to four machines. With the fleet being restricted to three, the training department struggles with allocating learners to machines. Ideally, we could hire this machine, however, they are an extremely niche machine and very expensive to hire. Adding to the issues with hiring, the large construction projects currently ongoing in the UK, the number of machines available for hire are limited and what are on the market are not of an acceptable standard.

A new or low hours ex-demo 4WD tractor, 200-250HP.

To replace an aging tractor used for preparing the Plant Operator training fields and used for apprentice/commercial training. The repairs bills for the tractor are starting to increase because of the relatively high hours as the tractor is used frequently to prepare the ground for training. This operation is needed for the continued use of the field. We can use a dozer; however, the high running costs and repairs bills that result from running this type of machine doesn't make it a viable option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038299-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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