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title: "Plant & Equipment Hire Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e768"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Plant & Equipment Hire Framework

Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e768

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## Summary

The Plant & Equipment Hire Framework has been initiated by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, a regional authority based in the United Kingdom. This contracting process, classified under the services category, involves hiring industrial vehicles with drivers, focused on two primary lots: one with operators and the other without. The procurement began on 1st July 2025 and spans two years with optional extensions of two additional 12-month periods. The framework covers the UKC region and is conducted via an open procurement method. Awarded contracts for both lots were activated on 26th September 2025, with several suppliers, including Herring Plant Hire Limited and GAP Group Limited, being contracted for their services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in plant and equipment hire services. Given the framework's extensive scope and the potential for two years of service provision, companies that can provide quality and competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process favours SMEs, as shown by several small to medium enterprises being among the awarded suppliers. Businesses operating in the UKC region or capable of logistics and service provision in this area would be ideal candidates to benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Award of a framework for the provision of Plant and Equipment Hire. There are two separate lots - Lot 1 - Plant and Equipment Hire with Operator & Lot 2 - Plant and Equipment Hire without Operator. The Framework is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 and is for a period of 2 years, with 2 x 12 months optional extensions.

### Lot Information

Plant & Equipment with Operator

Hire of large plant and equipment (with operator) on short and long term hire as detailed in the procurement documentation.

Options: A variation may be sought via a delegated decision in line with the Council's processes.

Renewal: 48 months which includes 2 x 12 months optional extension

Plant & Equipment without Operator

Hire of large plant and equipment - self operate, on short and long term hire as detailed in the procurement documentation.

Options: A variation may be sought via a delegated decision in line with the Council's processes.

Renewal: 48 months which includes 2 x 12 months optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061693-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12 months before end date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; GEORGE VARDY; HERRING PLANT HIRE; HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED - TRADING AS HSS THE HIRE SERVICE; ONE STOP HIRE; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061693-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007014-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 11:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010861-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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