---
title: "Operated Plant Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e22"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Operated Plant Framework

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e22

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is overseeing the procurement of an "Operated Plant Framework" to hire a range of operated plant equipment supporting highway maintenance in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Cumbria region. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has concluded with the awarding of contracts, marking the project status as complete as of 29th January 2026. The framework agreement, structured with several lots focusing on various machinery, is scheduled to run from 28th January 2026 until 31st December 2029. The procurement primarily targets the goods category, with detailed classifications covering areas such as road maintenance equipment and hire of construction machinery with operators.

This tender presents expansive business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the UK, particularly those in the construction and civil engineering sectors. Companies with capabilities in supplying and operating construction equipment, road sweepers, and industrial vehicles can benefit. The framework allows for reopening competition, which means businesses have the potential to compete periodically for sub-lot orders based on their geographic location and the specific equipment needed. Participating SMEs such as CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, and JOHN ELLIOT LIMITED, among others, have been awarded substantial contracts, underscoring the value of this framework to businesses aiming to expand their public sector client base by engaging in essential infrastructure support services.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a framework for the hire of a range of operated plant to support an in-house delivery model of highway maintenance. All plant must meet the appropriate requirements of the Specification set out in Schedule 4 of the framework agreement and the rates submitted must be inclusive of delivery and travel time to the local depot or to site and should include for all reasonable associated equipment such as a variety of buckets, trailers etc.

### Lot Information

Lot A - General Wagons

Operated - 18 Tonne G.V.W Tipper - Insulated Operated - 18 Tonne G.V.W Tipper Operated - 7.5 Tonne G.V.W Tipper Operated - 26 Tonne G.V.W Tipper Operated - 26 Tonne G.V.W Tipper - Insulated Operated - 18 Tonne G.V.W Tipper c/w hiab Clam Shell Bucket Operated - 26 Tonne G.V.W Tipper c/w hiab Clam Shell Bucket Operated - 3 cubic meter capacity Gritter Operated - 6 cubic meter capacity Gritter (With plough as an addition ) Operated - 9 cubic meter capacity Gritter (with plough as an addition ) Operated - 4 Tonne Hotbox Operated - 9 Tonne Hotbox Operated - 18 Tonne Hotbox Operated - 26 Tonne Hotbox Operated - Articulated Tipper Operated - Articulated Low Loader

Lot B - Tractor, Loaders & Excavators

Operated - Tractor Loader Digger 3CX Operated - Cold Planing Machine - 0.25m - 0.30m Drum Operated - Tractor Loader Digger 4CX Operated - 5.0 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 5.0 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit Tractor Loader Digger 3CX Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit Tractor Loader Digger 4CX Operated - 1.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 1.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 2.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 2.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 7 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 7 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 12 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 12.0 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 20 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 20 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator Operated - Dumper 1 Tonne High lift Opearted - Dumper 3 Tonne Operated - Dumper 6 Tonne Operated - Dumper 9 Tonne

Lot C - Road Sweepers

Operated - Standard Road Sweeper (over 10t) Operated - Dual Road Sweeper (over 10t) Operated - Standard Road Sweeper (under 10t) Operated - Dual Road Sweeper (under 10t)

Lot D - Road Surfacing Equipment

Operated - Paving Machine Up to 2.5m Width Operated - Paving Machine Up to 5.0m Operated - Cold Mining Machine Up to 0.5m Width Operated - Cold Mining Machine Up to 1.0m Width Operated - Cold Mining Machine Over 1.0m Width Operated - 120 Roller Operated - 90 Roller Operated - 3 Pin Roller Operated - Bond Coat Sprayer Operated - Loading Shovel

Lot E - Drain Cleaning Equipment

Operated - Gully Tanker Up to 18t (Driver & Operator) Operated - Vactor Unit (Driver & Operator) Operated - Recycling Unit (Driver & Operator)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007850-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,700,000 |
| Lots value | £4,700,000 |
| Awards value | £1,720,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,720,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CUBBY CONSTRUCTION; DSD CONSTRUCTION; G. LUND; JOHN ELLIOT; METCALFE PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 43320000 - Construction equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007850-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081953-2025
- 6 Oct 2025 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062640-2025
- 6 Oct 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062639-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 13:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024964-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007850-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081953-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062640-2025
  6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062639-2025
  6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024964-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.JOHNELLIOTLTD.CO.UK
- http://www.cubby.co.uk
- http://www.dsdconstruction.com
- http://www.g-lundplanthire.co.uk
- http://www.metcalfe-plant-hire.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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