Planning

Plant Hire Framework

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 16:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is in the planning stage for its "Plant Hire Framework" procurement, aiming to establish a framework for providing plant hire services. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction equipment (CPV Code: 43000000). The process is identified as an open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility to a wide range of suppliers. The estimated value of the contract is £5,000,000, with a gross amount of £6,000,000. The procurement will cover the region of UKE21 in the United Kingdom, with the framework expected to commence on 3rd January 2027 and conclude on 2nd January 2031. A future notice is scheduled to be communicated by 1st August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in machinery and equipment for construction and similar sectors, providing a platform for growth and long-term engagement with the City of York Council. Companies with experience in the provision of such plant hire services, especially those with capabilities to operate under framework agreements, will find this procurement opportunity especially relevant. With an open procedure, businesses of all sizes have equal opportunities to compete and establish a business relationship with a sub-central government authority. This can lead to significant business expansion possibilities and the potential for future public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant Hire Framework

Notice Description

City of York Council will be running a procurement to establish a framework to provide Plant Hire to City of York Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047415-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2031 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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