---
title: "Operated & Non Operated Plant Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05111d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Operated & Non Operated Plant Hire

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05111d

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process to establish a framework for the hire of both operated and non-operated plant machinery. This tender, titled "Operated & Non Operated Plant Hire," is categorised under goods and services, specifically targeting lifting and handling equipment as well as machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction. The procurement location is the United Kingdom, and it is currently in the planning update stage as of 16th January 2026. The planned contract period will commence on 1st June 2027 and conclude on 31st May 2031. Notable key dates include a future notice publication expected by 4th January 2027. The total estimated value of the contract is £4,000,000, with a gross amount of £4,800,000, indicating a significant opportunity for businesses in the related sectors.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in plant hire equipment, both operated and non-operated. Companies involved in the supply of construction, quarrying, and lifting equipment are well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. It provides suppliers a chance to engage with a public authority, namely Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, which operates as a sub-central government entity. The procurement process opens avenues for long-term supply contracts and increased market presence in the Yorkshire region and beyond, enabling business growth through public sector engagements. With a considerable contract value and an extended contract term, participating businesses can secure stable revenue streams and enhance their portfolio of public sector clients.

## Notice

Framework for call off of plant hire, both operated and non operated

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003918-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003918-2026
- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049509-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 14:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003918-2026
  16th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049509-2025
  18th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020545-2025
  12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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