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title: "Highways Plant Hire Framework ref: DN365555"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-03"
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# Highways Plant Hire Framework ref: DN365555

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55716781-e1a9-47c6-9ccc-55829565d90d

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of the Highways Plant Hire Framework (ref: DN365555), aimed at facilitating a range of highways maintenance related services and equipment. The framework is designed to support both revenue and capital works, with a total estimated value of £4,000,000. This procurement will include various 'Lots' focused on different requirements such as large plant hire, traffic lights, and skilled labour. The engagement end date is set for 26th December 2018, and the framework is intended for use by various departments within the Council and associated organisations operating within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and maintenance sectors. Companies specialising in plant hire, traffic management, and winter maintenance services will find this a prime opportunity to secure long-term contracts with the local government, providing a steady stream of work aligned with seasonal and operational fluctuations. Interested businesses should register on The Chest portal to access detailed tender documents and participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council intends to create a Highways Plant Hire Framework (HPHF) for the provision of a range of hired plant, manned plant, winter maintenance plant, traffic lights and equipment to allow a range of both revenue and capital highway works. The function of the framework Providers will be to provide the Highway Operations department ad-hoc plant to allow the seasonal work fluctuations and the standard fluctuation in work. This framework is being set up for Oldham Council Highway Operations and all internal departments and any organisation that Oldham Council is associated with. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes. The HPHF is to allow and enhance the highway maintenance function and the winter maintenance function. The intended make-up of the HPHF is for the creation of circa six individual 'Lots', the 'Lots' will likely cover the following disciplines: 1. Large Plant without Operator 2. Large Plant with Operator 3. Small Plant 4. Traffic Lights 5. Winter Maintenance 6. Skilled Labour Additional information: Register to the Chest to find details of the timetable along with Questionnaire. Copy' https://procontract.due-north.com' into your browser. Please note you must register for this event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3f2e437-082c-4f3f-9edf-e944f9ad574c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 07:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3f2e437-082c-4f3f-9edf-e944f9ad574c
- 27 Sep 2018 at 07:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a9871c-723d-4ed8-8faa-421b654c71af
- 27 Sep 2018 at 07:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eff36ee-bbb8-4008-b8c2-e1ca07e7c442
- 26 Sep 2018 at 10:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c63f8e-c32f-4601-b554-d466311c72be
- 26 Sep 2018 at 09:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1630b5e5-7e48-41ba-a939-c9f495f35ebb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3f2e437-082c-4f3f-9edf-e944f9ad574c
  3rd October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a9871c-723d-4ed8-8faa-421b654c71af
  27th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eff36ee-bbb8-4008-b8c2-e1ca07e7c442
  27th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c63f8e-c32f-4601-b554-d466311c72be
  26th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1630b5e5-7e48-41ba-a939-c9f495f35ebb
  26th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com'

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