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Award

23 Jul 2024 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

03 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Tender

05 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement for the hire of plant and tools, classified under CPV codes 45500000, 34921000, and 43325100. Located in East Lothian, this procurement falls under the general public services category and employs an open procedure for this goods procurement. The framework is comprised of two lots: Lot 1 for the hire of operated plant and tools, and Lot 2 for the hire of non-operated plant and tools. Key steps included the tender period concluding on 6 November 2023, and the contract being signed on 27 June 2024. The procurement method details denote an open procedure, with the awarded contracts valued at £1,000,000 each for both lots.

This framework provides significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in tool and plant hire services, both operated and non-operated. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up a large proportion of the suppliers awarded within this tender, such as A. G. Thomson & Sons, DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd, and Ecr Surfacing Limited. Additionally, large entities like Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd and GAP Group Limited also have substantial involvement. This framework agreement enables businesses to secure a steady stream of revenue over the contract period, stimulate local employment, and participate in the broader supply chain. The inclusion of community benefits underscores the commitment to local development, providing a further incentive for businesses to engage in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for hire of plant and tools

Notice Description

Hire of Plant and Tools

Lot Information

Hire of Operated Plant & Tools

Hire of operated Plant and Tools.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (for above threshold).

Renewal: Hire of Plant and Tools

Hire of Non Operated Plant and Tools.

Hire of Non Operated Plant and Tools.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (for above threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Four years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

A. G. Thomson & Sons

DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd

Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil Limited

Ecr surfacing limited

GAP Group Limited

Hermiston Plant Hire Ltd

Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd

Hire Station Limited

Hireline Limited

Jarvie Plant Ltd

John McGeady Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

ST BOSWELLS MOWERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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