--- title: "Vehicle and Plant Hire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02940f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02940f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02940f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02940f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2024-10-23" --- # Vehicle and Plant Hire Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02940f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02940f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02940f.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the framework titled "Vehicle and Plant Hire" overseen by Scotland Excel has gone through all stages including planning, tendering, and awarding. The contracting authority, Scotland Excel, aims to support councils and other participating bodies in Scotland by providing a mechanism to hire vehicles and plant equipment for fleet and roads departments. This framework encompasses various lots such as the hire of cars, light vehicles, minibuses, buses, commercial vehicles, gritters, refuse collection vehicles, excavation equipment, road surfacing equipment, lifting equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, sweepers, specialist equipment, and drainage equipment. The procurement followed an open procedure, with some electronic auction elements detailed for future call-offs. The agreement considers key dates, including the survey of interest on 4th March 2021, the end of the tender period on 3rd December 2021, and awards made on 18th February 2022. This tender offers significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly those specialising in vehicle hire and fleet management. SMEs and large entities alike can benefit from the framework due to the broad range of equipment needs and extensive geographical scope covering numerous councils in Scotland. Companies that can provide or facilitate the hire of vehicles and equipment such as cars, buses, commercial vehicles, and a variety of plant equipment can find excellent business growth potential. Given the scale of participation and the structured breakdown of lots, suppliers can leverage their specialised services to meet specific demands of the framework, promoting sustained commercial engagements and market expansion. ## Notice This framework will provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to hire the vehicles or plant equipment over different time periods, to support the requirements of fleet and roads departments. The use of hired equipment supplements existing council assets and assists with seasonal or intermittent demands. ### Lot Information Hire of Cars & Light Vehicles Lot 1 is for the hire of cars and light vehicles for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The cars and light vehicles covered, but is not limited to, small cars, executive cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Minibuses / Buses Lot 2 is for the hire of minibuses/buses with or without a driver for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The minibuses/buses covered, but is not limited to, a range from 9 seats to 33 seats. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Commercial Vehicles Lot 3 is for the hire of commercial vehicles for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The commercial vehicles covered is, but is not limited to tippers of various payloads, dropside crewcabs etc. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Refuse Collection Vehicles Lot 5 is for the hire of refuse collection vehicles for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The refuse collection vehicles covered is, but is not limited to, a range of sizes from 3.5 Tonne to 26 Tonne. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Gritters Lot 4 is for the hire of gritters for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The gritters included range in size from 3.5 tonne to 26 tonne. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Plant - Excavation Equipment Lot 6 is for the hire of excavation plant with or without a driver or operator for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The plant equipment covered is, but is not limited to, dozers, dumpers and excavators. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Plant - Road Surfacing Equipment Lot 7 is for the hire of road surfacing plant with or without a driver or operator for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The plant equipment covered is, but is not limited to, spreaders, pavers and rollers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Plant - Lifting Equipment Lot 8 is for the hire of plant lifting equipment with or without an operator for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The plant lifting equipment covered is, but is not limited to, Telehandlers, Access Platforms, Scissor Lifts etc. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Grounds Maintenance Equipment Lot 9 is for the hire of grounds maintenance equipment for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The grounds maintenance equipment covered is, but is not limited to, mowers or woodchippers of various sizes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Sweepers Lot 10 is for the hire of sweepers for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The sweepers covered is, but is not limited to, a range of sweepers from 3.5 tonne to 18 tonne. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Specialist Equipment Lot 11 is for the hire of specialist vehicles/equipment for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The specialist vehicles/equipment covered is, but is not limited to, multi use utility vehicles & temporary traffic lights. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. Hire of Drainage Equipment Lot 12 is for the hire of drainage vehicles and/or equipment for use by Scottish local authorities and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. The drainage equipment covered is, but is not limited to, a range of gully emptiers, vactors or pumps of various sizes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: Two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to, two 12 months periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034260-2024 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | 29 Jul 2021 | | Award date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | £61,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £45,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 54 | | Supplier names | ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE( SCOTLAND; ACL HIRE; ACRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES; AEBI SCHMIDT; AKRO PLANT; AMK PLANT & TIPPER HIRE; ANDREWS SYKES HIRE; ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE; BROWN PLANT HIRE; BRYSON TRACTORS; BUCHER MUNICIPAL; CLEE HILL PLANT; COOKS VAN HIRE; DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH; DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL; DAWSONGROUP VANS; DOHERTY & LAFFERTY; DR PLANT HIRE RATHO; DUNCAN MACKAY & SONS; ECON ENGINEERING; F.M.S VEHICLE RENTAL; FRASER C ROBB; G. M. LEITCH; GAP GROUP; GARY LARGUE PLANT HIRE; HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING; HAMILTON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES; HARRIS VEHICLE HIRE; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP LTD T/A MACASPHALT; HYNDFORD PLANT; IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS; JAMES A. CUTHBERTSON; JARVIE PLANT; JOHN MCGEADY; LOMOND PLANT; MCNICOLL VEHICLE HIRE; MULTEVO; MV COMMERCIAL; NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS; NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE; PETER VARDY; RAVENHILL; RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL; ROBERT MCCARROLL; ROMAQUIP; SCOTJET; SUNBELT RENTALS; SWEENEY PLANT & VEHICLE HIRE; THE MULTI FUEL STOVE; TIP TRAILER SERVICES; VANLEE TRANSPORT; VMS (FLEET MANAGEMENT; W. H. MALCOLM; WM HAMILTON & SONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 33141642 - Drain accessories - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34113300 - Off-road vehicles - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles - 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks - 34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles - 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage - 34514700 - Mobile platforms - 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment - 34921100 - Road sweepers - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane - 42414100 - Cranes - 43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment - 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator - 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver - 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver - 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver - 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver ## Release History - 23 Oct 2024 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034260-2024 - 4 Nov 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027705-2021 - 18 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003240-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aclhire.com - http://www.acreindustrial.co.uk - http://www.aebi-schmidt.co.uk - http://www.akromultihire.co.uk - http://www.amkplantandtipperhire.co.uk - http://www.andrews-sykes.com - http://www.arcfleetservices.co.uk - http://www.arnoldclark.com - http://www.brownplanthire.com - http://www.brysontractors.co.uk - http://www.cleehill.co.uk - http://www.cookscarandvanhire.co.uk - http://www.dmackayandsons.co.uk - http://www.drplanthire.co.uk - http://www.econ.uk.com - http://www.fleetms.co.uk - http://www.frasercrobb.co.uk/ - http://www.gap-group.co.uk - http://www.gmleitch.co.uk - http://www.hamiltonbros.co.uk - http://www.hamiltonindustrialservices.co.uk - http://www.hillhousegroup.co.uk - http://www.hyndfordplant.co.uk - http://www.jamescuthbertson.co.uk - http://www.jarvieplant.co.uk - http://www.johnmcgeadyltd.co.uk - http://www.lomondplant.co.uk - http://www.malcolmgroup.co.uk - http://www.multevo.co.uk - http://www.mvcommercial.com - http://www.nationwideplatforms.co.uk - http://www.petervardy.com - http://www.ravenhill.co.uk - http://www.robertmccarroll.com - http://www.romaquip.com - http://www.scotjetltd.co.uk - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - http://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk - http://www.sweeneyplant.co.uk - http://www.tipeurope.com - http://www.vmsglobal.co.uk - http://www.wmhamilton.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671573 - https://dawsonrentalsbusandcoach.co.uk/ - https://multifuelstovecompany.com/ - https://nrgriverside.com/ - https://www.buchermunicipal.com/gb/en - https://www.dawsongroupemc.co.uk/ - https://www.dawsongroupvans.co.uk/ - https://www.dohertyandlafferty.co.uk/ - https://www.harrisvehiclehire.co.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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