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title: "Framework for hire of plant and tools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040845"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# Framework for hire of plant and tools

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040845

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## Summary

East Lothian Council has finalised the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the "Hire of Plant and Tools," classified under CPV code 34921000 for road-maintenance equipment. This process, initiated under CELEX directive 32014L0024, has several vital details including a tender ID of ELC-23-0043 and comprising two primary lots— "Hire of Operated Plant & Tools" and "Hire of Non-Operated Plant and Tools." The contracts have an active status with key dates including the signing date of 27th June 2024 and a maximum contract value of £1,000,000 each. The procurement method was conducted as an open procedure, facilitated under the Goods category, with offers accepted through electronic submission. Procuring entities are also mandated to deliver community benefits once aggregated spend reaches £50,000 in any financial year.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies within the construction, civil engineering, and road maintenance industries. SMEs like A.G. Thomson & Sons and DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd have successfully secured this tender, suggesting a favourable landscape for small to medium enterprises. The obligation to deliver community benefits also opens doors for companies committed to corporate social responsibility and community engagement initiatives. Businesses dealing with the hiring of operated and non-operated equipment can immensely benefit from the continuous demand projected by the Council, ensuring long-term partnerships and potential expansion within East Lothian’s public infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Hire of Plant and Tools

### Lot Information

Hire of Operated Plant & Tools

Hire of operated Plant and Tools. 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 (for above threshold).

Renewal: Hire of Plant and Tools

Hire of Non Operated Plant and Tools.

Hire of Non Operated Plant and Tools. 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 (for above threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022915-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Four years. |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | A. G. THOMSON & SONS; DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL; DR PLANT HIRE RATHO; ECR SURFACING; GAP GROUP; HERMISTON PLANT HIRE; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP; HIRE STATION; HIRELINE; JARVIE PLANT; JOHN MCGEADY; MAM CONTRACTING; ST BOSWELLS MOWERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022915-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 14:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032623-2023
- 5 Oct 2023 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029410-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742465
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181

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