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Hire of Operated Plant

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 13:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 13:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Hire of Operated Plant," which involves the hiring of plant and machinery along with operators. This tender falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment hire. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a framework agreement in place, and it is expected to cover the period from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2031. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 29th June 2026 and a future notice expected by 31st October 2026. The buyer, Northumberland County Council, operates as a public authority at the sub-central government level and is based in Morpeth, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering machinery hire, particularly those capable of providing equipment with qualified operators. Companies that secure a place in this framework agreement could benefit from a steady stream of work over the contract duration. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale equipment hire operations, as well as those familiar with sub-central government contracts and compliance with public sector legal frameworks, will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Collaborating with Northumberland County Council could bolster a company's portfolio and facilitate growth by tapping into municipal projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of Operated Plant

Notice Description

Hire of plant and machinery supplied with an operator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060793-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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