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title: "Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units"
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# Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05047f

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council launched a public procurement process titled "Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units," classified under the construction industry. The procurement, based in Gateshead, United Kingdom (region UKC22), aimed to secure various construction equipment across multiple lots through an open procedure. Initiated as a tender, the process was active until 9th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15th December 2025 and awards expected by 28th January 2026. Despite the careful planning and execution stages, the procurement process concluded with a cancellation on 27th January 2026 due to insufficient competition in some lots. All of the lots, namely, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 were marked complete, but the tender did not proceed to awarding due to this limitation.

This framework presented numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in construction equipment hire, particularly those offering competitive pricing models. As a ranked framework allowing for potential multiple awards, small and medium enterprises were encouraged to participate, ensuring the offer of the best prices would lead to ranking success. The structured lots system within the framework catered to a variety of equipment needs, providing a chance for niche providers to find suitable matches according to their capabilities. Although the tender was ultimately cancelled, its structure illustrated a significant opportunity for businesses to engage in future related procurements with Gateshead Borough Council, recognising the need for increased competition in specific equipment categories.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers the Council's requirements for the hiring of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units

### Lot Information

Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets

For the rental of Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)

Hire of Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Non operated Plant

Hire of Non operated Plant

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Non operated Tipper trucks

Provision of non operated tipper trucks

Renewal: We are considering an OPEN framework for this contract, we would have an initial period of two years with the framework reopening for new bids every two years for the maximum of 8 years. We may add new lots and equipment within lots each time we open the framework.

Operated Tipper trucks

Hire of Operated Tipper trucks - this will be lot 4 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)

Provision of Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)

Renewal: We are considering an OPEN framework for this contract, we would have an initial period of two years with the framework reopening for new bids every two years for the maximum of 8 years. We may add new lots and equipment within lots each time we open the framework.

Small Tools

Hire of Small Tools this will be lot 5 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Access Equipment

Hire of Access Equipment - this will be lot 6 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Fuel Tanks

Hire of Fuel Tanks

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Welfare Units

Hire of Welfare Units - this will be Lot 8 in our contract documents

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

### Planning Information

Issuing of market engagement question accessible via OPEN procurement platform https://www.open-uk.org/ and searching for Project # OPEN2025671.
Engagement meeting taking place 13th/14th May for a limited number of suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007088-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,370,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007088-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 17:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074976-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 08:40 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056428-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 09:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015784-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 08:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015757-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007088-2026
  27th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074976-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056428-2025
  15th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015784-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015757-2025
  17th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  All tender documents will be available via the OPEN procurement platform https://www.open-uk.org/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/SearchfortheframeworktitleFrameworkforTheHireofHighwaysandConstructionPlantEquipment,andWelfareUnitsandensureyouarebiddingontheGatesheadCouncilOpportunity

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