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title: "Supply of Plant Hire Services - AWARD"
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# Supply of Plant Hire Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9262296-899f-4142-81da-4a75344d6424

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage for a framework agreement concerning the "Supply of Plant Hire Services." This procurement, led by the Council's Highways Services, is focused on supporting street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance projects within Sandwell Borough. The contract, which spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, falls within the industry category of construction machinery and equipment. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing eligible suppliers to compete for this opportunity which had a tender period concluding on 9th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the hire and supply of construction machinery and equipment, particularly those offering compressors, rollers, excavators, and similar plant services. With Plantforce Rentals Ltd and Sunbelt Rentals Limited awarded as suppliers, the framework aims to foster business growth by potentially facilitating substantial work volumes over the four-year contract period. Companies with similar capabilities and a track record of reliable service provision should consider maintaining readiness to compete for forthcoming opportunities, especially within public sector contracts requiring timely and effective equipment delivery.

## Notice

Sandwell MBC Highways Services is responsible for street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance across the Borough of Sandwell. Highways Services is leading this procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Supply of plant hire, covering a range of equipment including compressors, rollers, excavators, tippers, and other specialist plant required by Sandwell MBC (the "Council").Highways Services invites interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in the tender process for this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will include a maximum of two suppliers, subject to the receipt of sufficient acceptable tender submissions. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring bidder, who will be designated as the Primary Contractor. The Primary Contractor will be offered all work opportunities in the first instance. If, on any occasion, the Primary Supplier is unable to provide the required plant within the three-day turnaround period, or is deemed to be underperforming, the Council reserves the right to approach the next secondary contractor appointed to the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98f2996-f72f-4d61-9710-0138623c98bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PLANTFORCE RENTALS; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators
- 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks
- 34223300 - Trailers
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 43262000 - Excavating machinery
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 43413000 - Concrete or mortar mixers

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98f2996-f72f-4d61-9710-0138623c98bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98f2996-f72f-4d61-9710-0138623c98bb
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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