--- title: "536_21 Hire of Plant (without operator)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2021-07-27" --- # 536_21 Hire of Plant (without operator) Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "536_21 Hire of Plant (without operator)", is managed by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), a central purchasing body based in Leicester, England. The tender is in the planning stage and is intended for the hire of a diverse range of equipment without operators, falling under the agricultural machinery industry category. The total estimated value of this contract is £10 million, with a tender submission deadline set for 12:00 local time on 15 March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2021 and will conclude on 30 April 2023, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their business in the equipment hire sector. Companies that specialise in providing plant and machinery, including items such as excavators, pumps, and compactors, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in working with public bodies and those who can navigate the tendering process effectively may find this to be a lucrative opportunity to expand their client base within the UK public sector. ## Notice ESPO national framework for the hire of a range of general plant (and other associated items and equipment) without operator. 1 - Materials Handlers 2 - Excavators 3 - Kerb & Slab Lifters 4 - Dumper/Skip Loaders 5 - Rollers 6 - Multi-Tyred Rollers 7 - Pumps 8 - Compactors 9 - Compressors and Air Tools 10 - Breakers 11 - Drilling and Fixing Equipment 12 - Saws / Cutters 13 - Concreting Equipment 14 - Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts 15 - Trench Support/Access Equipment 16 - Generators and Floodlights 17 - Temporary Site and Office Accommodation 18 - Horticultural and Forestry Equipment 19 - Other items As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '536_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 local time, 15/03/2021 Additional information: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '536_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 local time, 15/03/2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2527cd3c-c9aa-4b76-bcdb-ed88c584a3df | | 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, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,500,000 | | 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 | 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 | 8 | | Supplier names | CLEE HILL PLANT; GAP GROUP; GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB; HARBOROUGH HIRE CENTRE PLANT; HIRE STATION; PARKER HIRE SERVICES; PREMIER PLANT AND TOOL HIRE; SUNBELT RENTALS | ## 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 - 31518100 - Floodlights - 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks - 42122000 - Pumps - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 42641300 - Machine tools for working concrete - 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings - 45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work ## Release History - 27 Jul 2021 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2527cd3c-c9aa-4b76-bcdb-ed88c584a3df - 11 Feb 2021 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6835c0-dc29-45be-b6ef-688ba2f6cd88 - 10 Feb 2021 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcef69b-d7a2-40e9-b610-d87d8cacf2d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2527cd3c-c9aa-4b76-bcdb-ed88c584a3df 27th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6835c0-dc29-45be-b6ef-688ba2f6cd88 11th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcef69b-d7a2-40e9-b610-d87d8cacf2d4 10th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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