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title: "Hire of Plant and Portable Traffic Lights"
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# Hire of Plant and Portable Traffic Lights

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc81

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## Summary

Hull City Council is managing a public procurement process for the hire of plant and portable traffic lights, classified under civil engineering machinery. This tender, conducted under an open procedure, targets the goods category and is open in the region of UKE11. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, details an anticipated contract start date of 30th June 2025 and a completion date of 29th June 2029. It includes multiple lots with differing suppliers designated as primary or secondary for each. Notably, Lot 3 is set to be re-tendered due to not being awarded initially. The estimated annual value of the services is £330,000, though actual spending may vary.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality machinery and equipment competitively. It is ideal for firms ranging from large enterprises to SMEs, as evidenced by the mix of awarded companies like GAP Group Limited, Sunbelt Rentals Limited, Steve Leaming Plant Limited, Ashcourt Highways Limited, and Complete Highway Care Limited. Suppliers can benefit from long-term collaboration with a regional authority and contribute to infrastructure projects around Hull, leveraging the framework agreement to potentially secure additional work based on performance.

## Notice

Hull City Council (the Authority) has appointed Gap Group Limited as Primary supplier for Lot 1 and Secondary supplier for Lot 2; Sunbelt Rentals Limited as secondary supplier for Lot 1; Steve Leaming Plant Limited as Primary supplier for Lot 2; Ashcourt Highways Limited as Primary supplier for Lot 4; Complete Highway Care Limited (t/a CHM Group) as Secondary supplier for Lot 4. The opportunity was advertised as an open competitive procedure consisting of one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th June 2025 ending by 29th June 2029. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS330,000 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract.

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - Small Plant (self-operated)

Hull City Council (the Authority) has appointed Gap Group Limited as Primary supplier for Lot 1 and Sunbelt Rentals Limited as secondary supplier for Lot 1. Estimated value for Lot 1 is PS45,000.00 per annum. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th June 2025 ending by 29th June 2029. Additional information: The contract value for Lot 1 is not guaranteed to either of suppliers as it may range from PS0 up to PS180000 throughout duration of the contract as Lot 1 has 2 suppliers (Primary and Secondary), and at this time it is impossible to foresee the split between them.

LOT 2 - Large Plant (self-operated)

Hull City Council (the Authority) has appointed Steve Leaming Plant Limited as Primary supplier for Lot 2 and Gap Group Limited as secondary supplier for Lot 2. Estimated value for Lot 2 is PS140,000.00 per annum. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th June 2025 ending by 29th June 2029. Additional information: The contract value for Lot 2 is not guaranteed to either of suppliers as it may range from PS0 up to PS560000 throughout duration of the contract as Lot 2 has 2 suppliers (Primary and Secondary), and at this time it is impossible to foresee the split between them.

LOT 3 - Plant with Operative

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations for the Hire of Plant and Portable Traffic Lights. The tender is an open tender procedure consisting of one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st June 2025 ending by 31st May 2029. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS360,000 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process. The services will be split into the following 4 lots: LOT 1 - Small Plant (self-operated). LOT 2 - Large Plant (self-operated). LOT 3 - Plant with Operative. LOT 4 - Portable Traffic Lights. Each LOT will be awarded separately. Suppliers with the highest scoring bids (quality & price) will be accepted on the framework.

LOT 4 - Portable Traffic Lights

Hull City Council (the Authority) has appointed Ashcourt Highways Limited as Primary supplier for Lot 4 and Complete Highway Care Limited t/a CHM Group as secondary supplier for Lot 4. Estimated value for Lot 4 is PS145,000.00 per annum. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th June 2025 ending by 29th June 2029. Additional information: The contract value for Lot 4 is not guaranteed to either of suppliers as it may range from PS0 up to PS580000 throughout duration of the contract as Lot 4 has 2 suppliers (Primary and Secondary), and at this time it is impossible to foresee the split between them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048317-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,440,000 |
| Lots value | £1,440,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ASHCOURT HIGHWAYS; COMPLETE HIGHWAY CARE LIMITED T/A CHM GROUP; GAP GROUP; STEVE LEAMING PLANT LIAMITED; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34996100 - Traffic lights
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 43320000 - Construction equipment

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048317-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004072-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89210&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102
- https://www.hull.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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