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title: "Operated and Non-Operated Plant & Tool Hire Framework"
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# Operated and Non-Operated Plant & Tool Hire Framework

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6a9

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) has issued a tender titled "Operated and Non-Operated Plant & Tool Hire Framework" under the services category related to transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, set to conclude on 24th March 2025. The framework agreement has an estimated value of £18,000,000 GBP and includes various lots such as operated plant hire, non-operated plant hire, tools and fencing hire, site accommodation hire, traffic signal hire, and drainage plant & tools. The contract duration for each lot is 1440 days, and the procurement covers the region identified by the code UKE3 within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies that provide plant and equipment hire services, including those that can supply operated and non-operated machinery, tools, fencing, site accommodations, traffic signals, and drainage equipment. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those with experience working with local authorities and flexible supply capabilities, will be well-suited to compete. Suppliers have the potential to secure long-term contracts and establish strong partnerships with RMBC, enhancing their market presence and expanding their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) has a need to hire plant and equipment to enable it to undertake its day to day operations.

### Lot Information

Operated Plant Hire

Operated means plant offered and supplied by the Hire Company with a fully trained and competent operator. Operator means the person who operates, drives or handles the plant. This lot includes, but is not restricted to, the hire of:- * Operated JCB's; * Operated mechanical road sweepers; * Operated tracked and wheeled excavators, all sizes; * Operated asphalt finishers, all sizes; * Operated road planers, all sizes; and * Operated lorries of varying sizes.

Non-Operated Plant Hire

Non-Operated means plant offered and supplied by the Hire Company for which the Council will provide a fully trained and competent operator. This lot includes, but is not restricted to, the hire of:- * Non-operated rollers; * Non-operated dumpers - all sizes; and * Non-operated excavators - all sizes;

Tools & Fencing Hire

This lot includes, but is not restricted to, the hire of:- * Herras fencing; * Tower Floodlights; * Breakers, petrol, hydraulic and air driven; * Vib compactors, various weights, forward and reverse, trenching; * Stone cutter; * Floor saws; * Pumping equipment; * Lifting equipment; * Concreting equipment; * Trenching equipment; * Cable Detectors * Optical, Laser and Pipe Laying Laser Levels * Other miscellaneous building items and their associated apparatus.

Site Accommodation Hire

This lot includes, but is not restricted to, the hire of the following:- * High Security Combined Plant Safe & 8 Seater Welfare Unit; * High Security Plant Safe

Traffic Signal Hire

This lot includes, but is not restricted to, the hire of the following:- * Two-way battery-operated traffic lights, including relevant Chapter 8 signage. * Three-way battery-operated traffic lights, including relevant Chapter 8 signage. * Four-way battery operated traffic lights, including relevant Chapter 8 signage. * Stop and Go boards, remote control.

Drainage Plant & Tools

This lot includes, but is not restricted to, the hire of the following:- * Breakers * Excavators * Gulley Emptier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006776-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34996100 - Traffic lights
- 42420000 - Buckets, shovels, grabs and grips for cranes or excavators
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery
- 43262000 - Excavating machinery
- 43324000 - Drainage equipment
- 43600000 - Parts of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
- 43830000 - Power tools
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44211110 - Cabins
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006776-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90420&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

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