---
title: "LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
published: "2023-06-09"
---

# LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30.json)

## Summary

The University of Leicester has awarded a contract for the provision of plant hire with operator. This multi-supplier framework contract starts on 1st July 2023 and ends on 30th June 2026, with optional extension periods until 30th June 2027. The total contract value is £880,000. The University is located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment hiring category. The procurement method used is an open procedure with the tender period closing on 30th May 2023.

This tender opportunity creates business growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment sector. Companies offering plant hire services with operators would be well-suited to compete. The University of Leicester has specified the need for suppliers in this field, presenting a lucrative opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships. The optional extension periods offer the potential for sustained business growth beyond the initial contract term.

## 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/9cc8ccbf-0404-4917-b221-d9cf8cdf8d99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AE FAULKS; AMBION CONTRACTORS; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL; PLANTERS (LEICESTER; PLANTFORCE RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8ccbf-0404-4917-b221-d9cf8cdf8d99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8ccbf-0404-4917-b221-d9cf8cdf8d99
  9th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=787891510
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa920b-5e53-4b09-8a35-c71baea9ad30.json.