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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council recently completed the procurement process for the "Hire of Small Plant and Tools" service, within the general public services industry category. This contract, valued at £150,000, engages Sunbelt Rentals Limited as the winning supplier. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fair competition, and reached its award stage on 8th July 2026. The council, located in Paisley (postcode PA1 1JB), invited electronic submissions via the PSC-Tender platform, concluding the tender stage on 15th May 2026. With the service primarily targeting the UKM83 region, this contract ensures all equipment provided aligns with the latest BS EN and CE Standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in tool and equipment hire services. Companies with capabilities in adhering to specific industry standards and certifications, such as BS EN and CE, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Although this particular contract was awarded to Sunbelt Rentals Limited, SMEs in the sector can leverage knowledge of the procurement process utilised, such as open procedures and electronic submissions, to better prepare for future tenders in similar categories. Collaborative approaches or subcontracting opportunities may also arise as part of community benefit obligations included in these procurement exercises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hire of Small Plant and Tools

Notice Description

All hired Small Plant & Tools provided must meet the relevant and current BS EN and CE Standards, and subsequent amendments. The Service Provider must ensure that any amendments / updates to CE conformity and/or BS EN Standards are reflected in all goods, materials and components supplied.

Lot Information

Lot 1

All hired Small Plant & Tools provided must meet the relevant and current BS EN and CE Standards, and subsequent amendments. The Service Provider must ensure that any amendments / updates to CE conformity and/or BS EN Standards are reflected in all goods, materials and components supplied.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44510000 - Tools

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

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

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 months 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
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sunbelt Rentals Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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