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title: "Highways Non-Operated Plant"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41de578e-bc53-4773-b222-71e7c6e7af12"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-19"
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# Highways Non-Operated Plant

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41de578e-bc53-4773-b222-71e7c6e7af12

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers for its Highways Non-Operated Plant framework, valued at £1,200,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently active under an open procedure, with a tender closing on October 23, 2023. The contract period is set to start on August 7, 2024, and end on January 17, 2028. This opportunity falls under the 'Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation' industry category, targeting businesses that can provide non-operated small plant services in England, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Westmorland and Furness Council provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow their businesses by supplying non-operated small plant services. Businesses in the transportation equipment industry, particularly those with experience in highway maintenance, breakdown cover, and equipment hire, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The council aims to appoint a maximum of 2 suppliers based on best value per order, creating a competitive landscape for interested businesses.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a framework for the hire of a range of non-operated small plant to support an in-house delivery model of highway maintenance. The service will be a top up service to supplement the Council's own small plant in times of high workload, provide cover for breakdown and to supply infrequently used equipment. All plant must meet the appropriate requirements of the Specification set out in Schedule 2 and the rates submitted in the Pricing Schedule must be inclusive of delivery and travel time to the local depot or to site (unless otherwise indicated in the pricing schedule) and should include for all reasonable associated equipment such as trailers, dust suppressors, etc. The framework will be council wide and a maximum of 2 suppliers will be appointed. Orders will be issued based on the best value supplier for each order. A map of the Council area is included in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a654be5d-215a-467d-a72a-cc8b1501fd11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2024 - 17 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 21:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a654be5d-215a-467d-a72a-cc8b1501fd11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a654be5d-215a-467d-a72a-cc8b1501fd11
  19th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d4fda664-3657-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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