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title: "FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT & EQUIPMENT"
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# FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c5b40aa-9b71-43a1-8401-37adf30e8034

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is conducting an open procurement process for a framework contract titled "FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT & EQUIPMENT", aimed at fulfilling their requirements for construction equipment hiring. This tender is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts, with an estimated total value of £3,720,000. The tender period will conclude on 18th February 2019, and once awarded, the contract will commence on 1st April 2019 and continue until 31st March 2023. Delivery locations primarily include Gateshead and possibly other areas in the North East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in construction machinery or related services. Companies that can provide various types of construction plant and equipment that meet stringent British and European standards will be well-positioned to compete. With the framework being divided into six lots, suppliers have the flexibility to bid for individual pieces of equipment, thereby enhancing their chances of securing a contract within this lucrative public sector market.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers all of the Council's requirements for the hiring of construction plant and equipment. The Contract is split into 6 Lots and Suppliers may submit a bid in respect of individual pieces of equipment within the Lots. All equipment must comply fully with all British and European regulations and standards at the time of hire. Up to a maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded to each piece of plant or equipment on the Framework based on the ranked score achieved. Delivery of the equipment will mainly be at locations throughout Gateshead but may extend to other parts of the region. This will be specified at the time of order. Additional information: Tender documents are only available via the Council's e-tendering system (www.nepo.org). You may find the opportunity by searching for reference DN387307. Completed bids must be submitted via the same system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9ebb37-6b05-4f11-8f3e-92bbd611409c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,720,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9ebb37-6b05-4f11-8f3e-92bbd611409c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9ebb37-6b05-4f11-8f3e-92bbd611409c
  17th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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