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title: "Framework for Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire"
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# Framework for Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c1bf036-9f34-49c6-982a-e24bfe8f173b

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## Summary

Dorset County Council is inviting tenders for the establishment of a Framework Agreement titled "Framework for Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire." This procurement, classified under the machinery and construction equipment industry, encompasses various lots including operated plant hire, self-drive plant, small plant, and portable building hire. The tender process commenced with the publication date on 30 April 2018, and the tender period closed on 4 June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2018 and will run until 30 June 2022, with a total contract value of £18 million, targeted for delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plant and machinery hire, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide construction, civil engineering machinery, pneumatic tools, and modular buildings would find this framework particularly beneficial. The open procurement method promotes a competitive environment where eligible suppliers can participate, potentially expanding their market presence while contributing to local infrastructure projects in collaboration with the Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders to establish a Framework Agreement with suitable Contractors to supply operated and self operated plant hire, and to include portable building hire. The Framework Agreement is split between the following Lots: * Lot 1 - Plant & Operator * Lot 2 - Self Drive Plant * Lot 3 - Small Plant * Lot 4 - Planers & Pavers * Lot 5 - Portable Building Hire This Framework Agreement will be accessible to Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bce08cc-1305-416b-9837-1d0cab21dc8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | A-PLANT; AL-VAC; B T WOOD; BRADFORDS BUILDING SUPPLIES; BREDON CONSTUCTION & HAULAGE (WAREHAM; BUL 1; C & G TARMAC SURFACING; CLEE HILL PLANT; CONNOR CONSTRUCTION (SOUTH WEST; CURTIS CONTRACTORS; EAGLE PLANT (WESSEX EAGLE; G & P AGRICULTURAL SERVICES; G CROOK AND SONS; GAP GROUP; GIBBS SURFACING; JET PLANT HIRE; KIP PLANER; MARK FARWELL PLANT HIRE; N T HIRE; R W PRINCE; ROY STROUD; SELWOOD; SHERBORNE DRAINAGE; SWANSIDE; TRIPOD CREST; TURNER; WT CONSTRUCTION ( POOLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment
- 42650000 - Pneumatic or motorised hand tools
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44512600 - Roadworking tools
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bce08cc-1305-416b-9837-1d0cab21dc8c
- 30 Apr 2018 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bce08cc-1305-416b-9837-1d0cab21dc8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bce08cc-1305-416b-9837-1d0cab21dc8c
  30th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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