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title: "LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b2ce"
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published: "2023-06-09"
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# LUV01128 - The Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to the University of Leicester

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b2ce

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has launched a tender process for the provision of plant hire with operator. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline set for 21st April 2023. This opportunity falls under the works main procurement category and is open to SMEs and large businesses. The contract value is £880,000 with the University aiming to establish a multi-supplier framework for a 3-year period, starting from 1st July 2023.

This tender by The University of Leicester presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can compete for this contract to provide their services as plant hire suppliers. The University's initiative aims to create a sustainable partnership with successful tenderers, facilitating business growth and development opportunities for interested suppliers.

## Notice

The University's is seeking to award a multi supplier framework for hire of plant with operator. The University has a commercial archaeological Unit embedded in the School of Archaelogy and Ancient History, called University Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). ULAS offer a comprehensive, integrated service for all types of archaeological and heritage projects. For fieldwork-based projects, ULAS often use external suppliers to help with digging trenches and moving spoil (excavated material) around the sites. The Contract will initially run for a 3 year period, commencing on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2026 with one optional annual extension periods until 30 June 2027. The Contract will run into the optional years following satisfactory agreement between the University and the successful tenderer(s).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's is seeking to award a multi supplier framework for hire of plant with operator. The University has a commercial archaeological Unit embedded in the School of Archaelogy and Ancient History, called University Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). ULAS offer a comprehensive, integrated service for all types of archaeological and heritage projects. For fieldwork-based projects, ULAS often use external suppliers to help with digging trenches and moving spoil (excavated material) around the site. ULAS staff don't operate plant themselves as they specialise in the archaeology (focussing on construction tasks would not be cost effective), so always hire operated plant. The Contract will initially run for a 3 year period, commencing on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2026 with one optional annual extension periods until 30 June 2027. The Contract will run into the optional years following satisfactory agreement between the University and the successful tenderer(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016376-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | £880,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £880,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AE FAULKS; AMBION CONTRACTORS; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL; PLANTERS (LEICESTER; PLANTFORCE RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016376-2023
- 14 Mar 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007443-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.le.ac.uk
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=787891510
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T76C8732BY
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Hire-of-construction-and-civil-engineering-machinery-and-equipment-with-operator./T76C8732BY

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