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title: "COV - Hire of Plant with Operator (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a69"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - Hire of Plant with Operator (2026)

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a69

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "COV - Hire of Plant with Operator (2026)", focusing on the hiring of plant and machinery with operators, primarily for highways-related work. This contract was carried out through an open procedure, involving frameworks, allowing multiple suppliers to be selected. The procurement process spanned different locations, particularly within the UKG33 region of the United Kingdom. The procedures included awards made on 12th June 2026, with contracts beginning from 25th June 2026 and lasting until 24th June 2030. The industry categories involved earthmoving machinery and civil engineering equipment use, playing a significant role in public works.[^1]

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in plant hire services, to be involved in substantial infrastructural projects within the public sector. Companies proficient in equipment supply and skilled operation, such as those focusing on earthmoving and construction machinery, are poised to benefit significantly. The inclusion of numerous lots and a structured framework agreement ensures a broad participation, fostering growth, and long-term partnerships in public procurement, especially for businesses establishing in the public works sector.[^2]

## Notice

Hire of plant with operator, used predominately for Highways related works. This notice replaces the UK6 notice that was issued on the 22nd May 2026. Lot 5 received no bids.

### Lot Information

180-degree Excavator c/w Bucket and Lifting Forks with or without hydraulic breaker

Telehandler up to and including 10mtr reach

Telehandler over 10mtr reach

Low loader 80T

Grab lorry

Tracked Excavator (360deg) with Operator - 3t Ditching bucket, various bucket sizes

Tracked Excavator (360deg) with Operator - 4t Ditching bucket, various bucket sizes

Tracked Excavator (360deg) with Operator - 6t Ditching bucket, various bucket sizes

Tracked Excavator (360deg) with Operator - 8t Ditching bucket, various bucket sizes

4-wheeler 18 tonne gross/10 tonne capacity with dropside

6-wheeler 26 tonne gross/16 tonne capacity

8-wheeler 32 tonne gross/20 tonne capacity

### Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to register on http://www.csw-jets.co.uk and express an interest in the "Hire of Plant with Operator" opportunity.
We will be hosting a webinar to provide further details about the framework and the tendering process.
Please confirm all dates you are available to attend, and we will advise which session(s) you are booked for:
Wednesday, 3 December at 12:00 pm (midday)
Friday, 5 December at 9:30 am
You can confirm attendance by providing the names and email addresses of attendees either via CSW-JETS or by emailing sheree.wesson@coventry.gov.uk.
If you experience any issues registering on CSW-JETS, please email csw-jets@coventry.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055933-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | £12,150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AMBION CONTRACTORS; COLDEN PLANT HIRE; JOHN HUGHES HAULAGE; LEE PARKER PLANT; P & A CASTLE; SAM TWINING PLANT; SIMPLICITY CIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 17:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055933-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 21:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048313-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026989-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 17:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075434-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018077-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055933-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048313-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026989-2026
  24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075434-2025
  19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018077-2025
  30th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ambionltd.co.uk
- http://www.coldenplanthire.co.uk
- http://www.coventry.gov.uk
- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk
- http://www.johnhugheshaulage.co.uk
- http://www.keystonemonarch.co.uk
- http://www.samtwiningplant.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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