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title: "535_21 Hire of Plant and Haulage (with Operator)"
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# 535_21 Hire of Plant and Haulage (with Operator)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3af765e3-350a-437e-9837-6883cc1c50e6

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## Summary

The public procurement process is for the "535_21 Hire of Plant and Haulage (with Operator)" tender, overseen by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), with the principal user being Leicestershire County Council. The tender is classified under the agricultural machinery industry category and is known to attract a total value of £15,000,000, including an option to extend the framework agreement for an additional 12 months. The procurement method is defined as an open procedure, and the contract is expected to commence from 26 October 2021, running until 25 October 2024. Relevant suppliers and contractors can participate in various lots for equipment including wheeled excavators, agricultural tractors, and haulage, primarily focused on projects within Leicestershire and also available to Coventry and Leicester City Councils.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in plant hire and haulage services. Businesses equipped to fulfil the requirements of hiring out a diverse range of machinery with operators, such as wheeled backhoe loaders, tracked excavators, and various haulage solutions, should consider competing for this contract. With the substantial budget and extended operational timeframe, successful participants can enhance their market presence and build long-standing relationships with local councils.

## Notice

A client specific multi-lot, multi supplier framework agreement for the hire of plant and haulage (with operator). Leicestershire County Council are the principal user of this framework although please note that Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council would also potentially use the Framework. Lot 1 - Wheeled Backhoe Loader, with operator The hire of 'Wheeled Backhoe Loaders, with operator' which would be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire but is also available for use by Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council. Lot 2 - Tracked Excavator (360deg), with operator The hire of 'Tracked Excavator (360deg), with operator' which would be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire but is also available for use by Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council. Lot 3 - Wheeled Excavator (360deg 'Rubber Duck'), with operator The hire of 'Wheeled Excavator (360deg 'Rubber Duck'), with operator' which would be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire but is also available for use by Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council. Lot 4 - Road Sweeper, with operator The hire of 'Road Sweeper, with operator' which would be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire but is also available for use by Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council. Lot 5 - Agricultural Tractor, with operator The hire of 'Agricultural Tractor, with operator', which would be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire but is also available for use by Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council. Lot 6 - Truck With Boom/Platform Lift, with operator The hire of 'Truck With Boom/Platform Lift, with operator' which would be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire but is also available for use by Coventry City Council and Leicester City Council. Lot 7 - Hydraulic Breaker, with operator The hire of 'Hydraulic Breaker, with operator' which would be required for work undertaken by Coventry City Council. Lot 8 - Wheeled Excavator (180deg c/w with bucket and lifting forks), with operator The hire of 'Wheeled Excavator (180deg c/w with bucket and lifting forks), with operator' which would be required for work undertaken by Coventry City Council. Lot 9 - Haulage (tipper lorries), with driver The hire of 'Haulage, with operator' which would be required for work undertaken namely by Leicestershire County Council but also potentially Leicester City Council. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6616d-d2d7-44d5-bcdf-483fa90c8bd3 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 25 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | A.R PARRISH PLANT HIRE; ALF PLANT; CHRIS JOHNSON; D&M BARNETT PLANT HIRE; FOREST DRIVEWAYS AND PLANT HIRE; GO PLANT; M BENNETT; M J DEXTER PLANT HIRE; PLANTERS (LEICESTER; T G WILLIAMS CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks
- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6616d-d2d7-44d5-bcdf-483fa90c8bd3
- 3 Feb 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25764183-dead-4a0f-9dfe-8f14f7b98065
- 18 Aug 2021 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d3f915-c3a4-4b1b-af60-0dc91097896e
- 18 Aug 2021 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0903fef6-d9af-46d4-856a-68943b2da4b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6616d-d2d7-44d5-bcdf-483fa90c8bd3
  7th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25764183-dead-4a0f-9dfe-8f14f7b98065
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d3f915-c3a4-4b1b-af60-0dc91097896e
  18th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0903fef6-d9af-46d4-856a-68943b2da4b3
  18th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders Portal
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b72096a1-2c00-ec11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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