Planning

Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with an Operator

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 13:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process under the title "Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with an Operator." The procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier closed framework divided into several lots covering lorries, earth moving equipment, and specialist engineering equipment. The industry category primarily involves engineering works and construction, with a planned location in the South West of England (UKK12). The official procurement notice was published on 21 May 2026, and a future notice is anticipated by 22 June 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1 September 2026 and end on 31 August 2030, with a projected value of £26.88 million gross. The procurement is grounded in the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery, especially those providing vehicles with operators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those specialising in supplying diverse plant machinery and expert operators. With the framework designed to include multiple suppliers, businesses have the opportunity to secure ongoing work through various lots, promoting growth in sectors such as transport, engineering, and construction across the specified UK region. Companies that demonstrate competitiveness and versatility in equipment hire will find the framework advantageous for expanding their market reach and securing strategic partnerships with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with an Operator

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) is looking to set-up a multi-supplier closed framework for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with a Driver or Operator. It is anticipated the Framework will be divided into Lots for the supply of: * Lot 1: Lorries - 4 Wheeled * Lot 2: Lorries - 6/8 Wheeled * Lot 3: Lorries - Road Sweepers * Lot 4: Lorries - Gully Clearance * Lot 5: Earth Moving Equipment & JCBs * Lot 6: Specialist Engineering Equipment * Lot 7: Transportation of Plant Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047146-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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