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title: "Vehicle Hire up to 7.5t"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Vehicle Hire up to 7.5t

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eddc6e9-fa21-4705-b24e-5be1d1af5ade

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Vehicle Hire up to 7.5t" has been completed by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom. This tender, categorized under the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator, involved selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 954,000, was awarded to U-Drive Limited. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th March 2026, the awarding of the contract on 25th March 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027. The award status is active, providing services in the South East region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing vehicle hire services, particularly those capable of offering construction and civil engineering machinery with operators. While U-Drive Limited, an SME, has been successful in securing this contract, other businesses of similar scale can benefit from monitoring framework agreements and preparing to participate in future opportunities. By aligning services with public sector needs in the South East, businesses can enhance their growth potential through substantial contracts with organisations like West Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle Hire up to 7.5t

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f5e192-6aef-4df4-b1d6-a4a96f4a5cad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £954,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £954,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | U-DRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f5e192-6aef-4df4-b1d6-a4a96f4a5cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f5e192-6aef-4df4-b1d6-a4a96f4a5cad
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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