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title: "LPS CAS - Provision of Plant and Vehicle Hire (Operated and Non-Operated) and Associated Services - RFQ 15314733,2"
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# LPS CAS - Provision of Plant and Vehicle Hire (Operated and Non-Operated) and Associated Services - RFQ 15314733,2

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e75b3c81-ea1f-4ba8-83c4-fcb4d023462e

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Plant and Vehicle Hire services as part of a services framework agreement. The procurement process had a tender deadline extension to Wednesday 23rd March 2022. This contract will last from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2026. The total estimated spend for this framework agreement ranges from £10.6 million to £18 million per annum. The contract covers various lots such as Non-operated plant, Operated Vehicles, Welfare, Specialised Pumps, and Self-drive Vehicles.

This public procurement contract by Lancashire County Council provides opportunities for businesses in the machinery, vehicles, and construction equipment industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit due to the services framework agreement structure. Businesses offering plant and vehicle hire services, construction equipment, tools, and related services are well-suited to compete for the different lots within this contract. The contract aims to support a wide range of projects carried out by the Authority, including repairs to carriageways, site development, and personnel transportation.

## Notice

*PLEASE NOTE* Due to technical issues with the Council's Oracle e-tendering portal on Thursday 10th March 2022, the tender deadline has been extended to Wednesday 23rd March 2022. Please note that this is a services framework agreement for the hire of plant machinery and vehicles which includes the hire of various construction equipment, tools, site welfare and accommodation, specialised pumps, and various motor vehicles such as cars and vans. Lancashire County Council (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement for the hire of various plant and vehicles (the Services). The Services support a wide range of projects carried out by the Authority, such as ad-hoc repairs to carriageways, the development and clearance of working sites, tools to support maintenance workers, vehicles to transport various personnel and their equipment around the county, etc. The Services are split across numerous Lots. Tenderers can apply to as many of the Lots as they wish by completing and returning the required tender documentation by the Tender Return Deadline. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria set out at ITT Appendix 4. The Lots are comprised as follows: - Lot 1 - Non-operated plant (includes tools) - Lot 2a - Operated Vehicles (i.e. supplied with an operator) - Lot 2b - Operated Plant (i.e. supplied with an operator) - Lot 3 - Welfare - Lot 4 - Specialised Pumps - Lot 5 - Self-drive Vehicles The RFQ number 15314733 is the root number for the tender on the Authority's Oracle portal. The link to the portal is below. If a tenderer encounters any difficulties locating the tender then please call our helpline on 01772 534966 (sourcing queries) and quote the RFQ number. If the RFQ number is amended, it will have a comma at the end of it (e.g. ,1) and tenderers should navigate to the latest version/number available. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ Additional information: The Authority adds that the range of estimated total spend for the Framework Agreement is PS2,650,000-PS4,500,000 per annum, or PS10,600,000-PS18,000,000 over the maximum framework term of 48 months. The indicative ranges below represent the low end of estimated spend through the new Framework Agreement per Lot, notwithstanding the ITT Instructions & Guidance document at paragraph 2.3 ("Any reference to spend or service volumes consumed by the Authority are historical or estimated and are provided for guidance only. The Authority cannot guarantee the quantities of any Services to be purchased throughout the Framework period."). Lot 1 - PS700,000-900,000 per annum Lot 2a & 2b - PS1,600,000-PS1,800,000 Lot 3 - PS20,000-PS40,000 Lot 4 - PS20,000-PS40,000 Lot 5 - PS175,000-PS250,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9952a503-654e-48f4-8ed5-9f0b0cfbd06c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS HIRE NATIONWIDE; B&W PLANT HIRE & SALES; BLACKLEDGE PLANT HIRE; BRIAN DENT; ENABLE HIRE; FOX BROTHERS (LANCASHIRE; GAP GROUP; HIRE STATION LTD T/A BRANDON HIRE STATION; HURT PLANT HIRE; JARVIE PLANT; SUNBELT RENTALS; VENTBROOK; WILLIAM G SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24955000 - Chemical toilets
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9952a503-654e-48f4-8ed5-9f0b0cfbd06c
- 17 Mar 2022 at 10:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee8d147-5b9f-4438-9072-e999793e80cb
- 11 Mar 2022 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee8d147-5b9f-4438-9072-e999793e80cb
- 10 Mar 2022 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee8d147-5b9f-4438-9072-e999793e80cb
- 18 Feb 2022 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee8d147-5b9f-4438-9072-e999793e80cb
- 27 Jan 2022 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee8d147-5b9f-4438-9072-e999793e80cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9952a503-654e-48f4-8ed5-9f0b0cfbd06c
  30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee8d147-5b9f-4438-9072-e999793e80cb
  17th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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