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title: "LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
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# LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02701838-0277-49bd-9ff5-bfd7b146609e

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is seeking to award a multi-supplier framework contract for the hire of plant with operator. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years starting on July 1, 2023, with the possibility of one optional annual extension until June 30, 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator' and is located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for submission on April 21, 2023.

This tender from The University of Leicester presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sector to participate in a framework agreement for plant hire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The University's preference for suppliers to assist in archaeological and heritage projects also opens avenues for relevant specialised businesses to engage and potentially secure long-term contracts, contributing to business growth prospects within the industry.

## Notice

The University's is seeking to award a multi supplier framework for hire of plant with operator. The University has a commercial archaeological Unit embedded in the School of Archaelogy and Ancient History, called University Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). ULAS offer a comprehensive, integrated service for all types of archaeological and heritage projects. For fieldwork-based projects, ULAS often use external suppliers to help with digging trenches and moving spoil (excavated material) around the sites. The Contract will initially run for a 3 year period, commencing on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2026 with one optional annual extension periods until 30 June 2027. The Contract will run into the optional years following satisfactory agreement between the University and the successful tenderer(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b33f33-d1b4-452d-959f-09f23a1590ce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b33f33-d1b4-452d-959f-09f23a1590ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b33f33-d1b4-452d-959f-09f23a1590ce
  14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Hire-of-construction-and-civil-engineering-machinery-and-equipment-with-operator./T76C8732BY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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