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title: "536_21 Hire of Plant (without operator)"
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# 536_21 Hire of Plant (without operator)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029219

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the East Midlands Procurement Organisation (ESPO), is centred around the tender titled "536_21 Hire of Plant (without operator)", classified under CPV code 43000000 for machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction equipment. This framework is available for public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments, and aims to facilitate the hiring of various equipment types without operators. The tender is currently in the award stage, with contracts being signed as of July 6, 2021, and the contract period spans from May 2021 to April 2023. The estimated total value of the framework is £10 million, with an option to extend for up to 24 months, fostering flexibility for users. Interested bidders can submit their proposals through the designated electronic portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the rental and leasing of construction and machinery equipment. Companies of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would find opportunities particularly in the lots reserved for various equipment types such as excavators, rollers, and compactors. With the involvement of third sector organisations through ESPO Trading Limited, there is a potential for partnerships which can expand market reach. Companies specializing in construction equipment rentals, maintenance services, and associated logistics are strongly encouraged to participate given the framework's extensive use across diverse public bodies.

## Notice

ESPO national framework for the hire of a range of general plant (and other associated items and equipment) without operator. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '536_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

### Lot Information

Materials Handlers

Hire of Materials Handlers (and associated items and equipment). The following is applicable to all lots: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Excavators

Hire of Excavators (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Kerb & Slab Lifters

Hire of Kerb & Slab Lifters (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Dumper/Skip Loaders

Hire of Dumper/Skip Loaders (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Rollers

Hire of Rollers (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Multi-Tyred Rollers

Hire of Multi Tyred Rollers (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Pumps

Hire of Excavators (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Compactors

Hire of Compactors (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Compressors and Air Tools

Hire of Compressors and Air Tools (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Breakers

Hire of Breakers (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Drilling and Fixing Equipment

Hire of Drilling and Fixing Equipment (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Saws / Cutters

Hire of Saws / Cutters (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Concreting Equipment

Hire of Concreting Equipment (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts

Hire of Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Trench Support/Access Equipment

Hire of Trench Support/Access Equipment (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Generators and Floodlights

Hire of Generators and Floodlights (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Temporary Site and Office Accommodation

Hire of Temporary Site and Office Accommodation (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Hire of Horticultural and Forestry Equipment (and associated items and equipment)

Hire of Horticultural and Forestry Equipment (and associated items and equipment).

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

Other items

Hire of Other Items (and associated items and equipment). This includes (but is not limited to) meters, monitors, measuring devices and equipment, blowtorches, bowsers, and splitters.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002738-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENT LTD T/A PARKER HIRE SERVICES; CLEE HILL PLANT; GAP GROUP; GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB; HARBOROUGH HIRE CENTRE PLANT; HIRE STATION; PREMIER PLANT AND TOOL HIRE; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 31120000 - Generators
- 31518100 - Floodlights
- 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks
- 34142200 - Skip loaders
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42641300 - Machine tools for working concrete
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43130000 - Drilling equipment
- 43262000 - Excavating machinery
- 43312400 - Road rollers
- 43312500 - Mechanical rollers
- 43315000 - Compacting machinery
- 43328100 - Hydraulic equipment
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002738-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017811-2021
- 11 Feb 2021 at 12:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002797-2021
- 11 Feb 2021 at 10:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002784-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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