Planning

Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery without an Operator

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 13:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement concerning the hire of vehicles and plant machinery without an operator. This opportunity is aimed at suppliers within the construction machinery and equipment industry, with specific lots including specialist civil engineering equipment, welfare units, and specialist grounds equipment. The service area is located in South West England, specifically the region coded as UKK12. The total value of this procurement is projected at £15,360,000 gross, with the procurement process scheduled to move forward with a notice expected to be issued by 22nd June 2026. The framework agreement is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of construction and civil engineering machinery and services, particularly those offering specialist equipment in these fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is structured to be accessible and beneficial to such organisations. This multi-supplier framework allows for a diverse range of suppliers to engage with South Gloucestershire Council, providing opportunities for long-term business growth and collaboration within the public sector. Businesses that can offer competitive and reliable hire services for civil engineering and agricultural machinery stand to benefit significantly from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery without 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 without a Driver or Operator. It is anticipated the Framework will be divided into Lots for the supply of: * Lot 1: Specialist Civil Engineering Equipment * Lot 2: Welfare Units * Lot 3: Specialist Grounds Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047148-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20261 months 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

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