Planning

Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is initiating an open procurement process under the planning stage for the "Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings." This procurement, intended for the region of UKE31 in the United Kingdom, falls under the services category with a focus on hiring construction machinery, passenger transport vehicles, and goods transport vehicles. Important dates include the future notice date of 1st July 2026, with the contract period planned to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2034. The total contract value is estimated at £3,000,000 gross, with the procurement method being an open procedure, indicating a framework agreement is in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the hire of construction machinery, passenger, and goods transport vehicles. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the framework and size of the contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster business growth by forming partnerships with a public authority, enhancing market reputation, and ensuring stable business through the long-term contract period. Companies equipped to provide both operated and non-operated plant services are well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council requires a range of items on Hire. These items consist of, but is not limited to the following: * Operated plant (plant with operator) * Non operated plant (self-drive hire) * Vehicles (without drivers) * Portable Buildings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b267
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054986-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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