---
title: "Hire of Plabt without Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Hire of Plabt without Operator

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515d8

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the hiring of plant without an operator, utilising the ESPO 536 Framework Agreement. The process involved call-off contracts executed between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. The procurement targeted civil engineering machinery, with delivery located in the UKF2 region. This contract was awarded under a below-threshold, unknown procurement method on 31 March 2026, with contracts running until 30 March 2027. Businesses Gap Group Ltd and Sunbelt Rentals Ltd emerged as successful suppliers in this award stage.

This procurement presents essential opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in civil engineering machinery and services. Particularly, large-scale suppliers like those awarded can leverage this opening to expand their presence in the sub-central government contract space. Upcoming tenders for similar hires, including machinery with operators, are planned to commence later, offering SMEs advantageous entry points and potential long-term contract durations extending to 2031. Interested parties should prepare to submit tenders aligning with Leicestershire County Council's requirements as further opportunities arise.

## Notice

Use of direct award option under ESPO 536 Framework agreement for hire of plant without operator. Call-off contracts placed between 01/01/2026 and 31/03/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029603-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,657 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029603-2026
- 16 May 2025 at 12:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022226-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029603-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022226-2025
  16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- http://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk
- https://www.gap-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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