Hired Plant Equipment

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD (CITB)

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has initiated a public procurement tender for the hire of plant equipment under the title "Hired Plant Equipment." This tender is categorized under the services industry, specifically for the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery with operators. The procurement is being managed as an open procedure, inviting bids from interested parties. Located in Peterborough, United Kingdom, the procurement process includes a submission deadline of 22nd July 2026 at 12:00 PM BST, with the enquiry period closing on 8th July 2026. The contract is valued at £400,000 and aims to address high demand within training departments due to increased apprentice groups or commercial courses. The contracting authority anticipates the project starting on 4th January 2027, with a potential renewal period extending until 2nd January 2030.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the hire and operation of construction machinery to secure a substantial contract with a reputable public sector entity. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service, reflecting the award criteria weights of 40% on price and 60% on quality. The long-term nature of the potential contract, including renewal options, offers a stable business growth opportunity for firms capable of supplying a diverse range of equipment, such as diggers, excavators, and dump trucks, throughout the contract period.

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Notice Title

Hired Plant Equipment

Notice Description

To supply additional plant machinery when the training departments have a high demand due to an increase in apprentice groups or commercial courses. There may be a need for long term hire at NCC South. This list includes: 180deg wheeled Digger 14t 360deg Tracked Excavator 1.5t to 12t 360deg Tracked Excavator 120cm ride on rollers Tracked Dozer 20t - 30t Articulated Dump truck 6t - 10t Foward Tipping Dumper Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 4-17m reach telehandler Pedestrian roller and trailer For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Peterborough:-Hire-of-construction-and-civil-engineering-machinery-and-equipment-with-operator./24U48J4X4R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/24U48J4X4R

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058606-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD (CITB)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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