Award

Vehicle and Plant Hire

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Scottish Borders Council as the buyer, executing a procurement titled "Vehicle and Plant Hire". This procurement operates under the industry category of general public services and focuses on goods, specifically vehicle and plant hire. The procurement, completed as of 31st March 2025, was conducted using an open procedure and took place in the region identified as UKM91. It pertains to the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, facilitated by a framework under Scotland Excel. The procurement phase reached the award stage with significant involvement from multiple suppliers.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle and plant hire. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with capabilities in vehicle rentals and infrastructure support, would have been well-positioned to compete successfully, as demonstrated by the diversity of suppliers like Cooks Van Hire Ltd and Riverside Truck Rental. The total contract value of £661,145 provides room for business growth within the sector, capitalising on regional public service needs and the operational linkages under national frameworks like Scotland Excel.

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Notice Title

Vehicle and Plant Hire

Notice Description

This notice reflects the actual value of call-off regulated spend against the Scotland Excel National Framework for Vehicle & Plant Hire by Scottish Borders Council for the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vehicle & Plant Hire from the Scotland Excel National Framework during the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 of regulated spend.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from this collaborative Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807227
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536946
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£661,145 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COOKS VAN HIRE

DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL

RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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