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title: "536_16 Hire of Plant (without operator)"
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# 536_16 Hire of Plant (without operator)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12504fe4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Espo as the contracting authority, inviting tenders for the "536_16 Hire of Plant (without operator)" contract, primarily aimed at providing various plant equipment for projects predominantly in Leicestershire, Rutland, and Coventry, with potential for national coverage. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 7th October 2016 and a contract period that started on 1st November 2016 and runs until 30th September 2019. The estimated value of this framework agreement is £10,000,000, and it includes provisions for further competitions amongst suppliers as required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in plant hire and equipment rental, particularly those that can supply a wide range of machinery such as excavators, generators, and compactors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to collaborate with Leicestershire County Council and other public entities across the UK. Those experienced in the agricultural machinery sector may find this contract particularly aligned with their service offerings.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for a framework contract allowing for the hire of a variety of plant (without operator) which will be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire, Rutland and surrounding areas. This will also include Coventry City Council. Work in other areas nationally is also intended. The scope of the requirement encompasses approx. 40 different categories of plant and whilst essentially a direct award, call-off arrangement, it is also enabled for the use of further competitions, if customers so wish. The framework will be a multi-lot, multi-supplier agreement covering a wide array of plant and small equipment for hire. Established for both primary user, Leicestershire County Council (LCC) and other nationally eligible customers. Lot No: 1 - Materials Handlers Lot No: 2 - Excavators Lot No: 3 - Kerb & Slab Lifters Lot No: 4 - Dumper/Skip Loaders Lot No: 5 - Rollers Lot No: 6 - Multi Tyred Roller Lot No: 7 - Pumps Lot No: 8 - Compactors Lot No: 9 - Compressors and Air Tools Lot No: 10 - Breakers Lot No: 11 - Drilling and Fixing Equipment Lot No: 12 - Saws / Cutter Lot No: 13 - Concreting Equipment Lot No: 14 - Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts Lot No: 15 - Trench Support/Access Equipment Lot No: 16 - Generators/Floodlights Lot No: 17 - Temporary Site and Office Accommodation Lot No: 18 - Horticultural and Forestry Equipment Lot No: 19 - Other items An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43563c4-9df8-41f8-8812-07a636a3e47c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ASHTEAD PLANT HIRE; BRANDON HIRE; CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LTD T/A PARKER HIRE SERVICES; CLEE HILL PLANT; ECO WELFARE HIRE; GAP GROUP; GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB LTD (T/A HIREBASE; HARBOROUGH HIRE CENTRE PLANT; HIRE STATION; JB TOOL HIRE; PREMIER PLANT TOOL HIRE & SALES; XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 31120000 - Generators
- 31518000 - Signalling lights
- 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42641000 - Machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete or glass
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44211000 - Prefabricated buildings
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43563c4-9df8-41f8-8812-07a636a3e47c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03bf5b4-302f-4522-a7b5-a04981dccec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43563c4-9df8-41f8-8812-07a636a3e47c
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03bf5b4-302f-4522-a7b5-a04981dccec9
  22nd August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

## Provenance

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