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009553 - Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant

Newcastle City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 12:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 12:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "009553 - Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant" under an open procedure. The tender aims to establish a ranked framework for suppliers offering hire services for construction and civil engineering machinery, both operated and non-operated, to support the Council’s infrastructure, maintenance, and development activities. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, the procurement process commenced on 17th June 2026, with key deadlines closing mid-July 2026. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is set to start on 16th September 2026 and could potentially extend up to 16th September 2030, including two possible 12-month renewals. Suppliers are to be ranked based on criteria that balance price and quality, promoting value for money.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth-oriented businesses, especially SMEs, in the hire of construction machinery sector. Companies that can provide reliable plant hire services or related repair and maintenance services in the UKC2 region are well-suited to compete. As a ranked framework agreement, it allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with Newcastle City Council, offering potential for steady business through infrastructure projects. The competitive evaluation and ranking of suppliers provide an equitable opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their efficiency and reliability in meeting municipal service needs, fostering business development and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

009553 - Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council intends to establish a ranked framework of suppliers to support the provision of both operated and non-operated plant hire services. This framework will enable the Council to efficiently procure a range of plant with or without qualified operators, to meet varying operational requirements across its services. Suppliers will be ranked based on the outcome of a competitive tender process, ensuring value for money, quality, and reliability. The framework will provide a flexible and compliant route for commissioning services as required, supporting the Council's ongoing delivery of infrastructure, maintenance, and development activities across the city.

Lot Information

Backhoe Loaders & Excavators

Hire of Operated Backhoe Loaders and Excavators

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Tipper Wagon

Hire of Operated Tipper Wagons

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Access Platforms

Hire of Operated Access Platforms

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Skid Steer

Hire of operated Skid Steer

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Dumpers

Hire of Non-Operated Dumpers

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Ride on Rollers

Hire of non-operated ride on rollers

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Bowsers

Hire of Non-operated Bowsers

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Forklifts

Hire of Non-operated Forklifts

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Mini-Excavators

Hire of Non-operated Mini-Excavators

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Access Platforms Self Drive

Hire of Non-operated Access Platforms (Self-drive)

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Wood Chippers

Hire of non-operated Wood Chippers

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057077-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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