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title: "Hire of Medium-Sized Plant 2024 - 2027 (2028)"
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# Hire of Medium-Sized Plant 2024 - 2027 (2028)

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e35642d0-77a8-4044-9b97-dec11c6fd9d8

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## Summary

Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for hiring medium-sized plant equipment for the period from 2024 to 2027, with the possibility of extending to 2028. The procurement falls under the category of Earthmoving and Excavating Machinery and Associated Parts, with additional classifications in Civil Engineering Machinery, Repair, Maintenance and Associated Services of Vehicles and Related Equipment, and Transport Services (excluding waste transport). The procurement followed an open procedure and was intended for use by the Infrastructure Maintenance Group at the Makerfield Depot, Ince, Wigan, in the North West of the United Kingdom. Bidders were required to submit their final bids by 27th February 2024, and the contract period started on 18th May 2024 and ends on 17th May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant industries, to engage in a stable and long-term contractual relationship with a local government body. Successful bidders will provide equipment on hire that is serviceable, maintained, and delivered to the specified location, without the requirement of drivers. Given the open procedure, the tender encourages competition and accessibility for various eligible businesses, allowing them to grow by delivering essential services to a government entity. The awarded contract to Millfield Agricultural Services Ltd, valued at £115,440, underscores the potential for tangible business growth through such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Wigan Council requires bidders to provide Hire with servicing and maintenance of various items of Medium-Sized Plant as specified for receipt and use by Wigan Council's Infrastructure Maintenance Group based at the Makerfield Depot, Ince, Wigan. The successful supplier must deliver plant to this address. Specifications for the various items of plant are detailed in the procurement documentation. All hired items will be required without a driver. Hire rates to be submitted must be inclusive of all servicing and maintenance costs and other costs as detailed in the Pricing Schedule. Costs for certain specified items of plant will be fixed for the initial 3-year duration of any potential hire period. Bidders are directed to view the Invitation to Tender documentation to obtain all information in relation to this tender. The closing date for the submission of final tender bids is Tuesday 27th February 2024 at 17:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a1103f-a19c-4908-a26d-d0bd15c50bc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,440 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN2 2PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Ince |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLFIELD AGRICULTURAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a1103f-a19c-4908-a26d-d0bd15c50bc0
- 23 Jan 2024 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f75c6c-c4f3-4fd5-883e-746c08585680

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a1103f-a19c-4908-a26d-d0bd15c50bc0
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f75c6c-c4f3-4fd5-883e-746c08585680
  23rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bff2a151-42b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Link to the advert on The Chest procurement portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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