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title: "Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f18"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Framework

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f18

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## Summary

Dorset Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Framework for the hire of various plant and equipment, with the intention to support Dorset Highways. The Framework is expected to include multiple Lots and cover plant hire with or without operators, small plant, planers, pavers, and portable building hire. This initiative, titled "Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Framework," would take place in the region of Dorset, UK (UKK25). The anticipated start and end dates for the contract period are 1st October 2026 and 30th September 2034, respectively. The procurement's potential value is estimated at £16.2 million gross (£13.5 million net) and is set within the industry categories of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment. A future notice is expected by 1st April 2026, with a formal tender process following thereafter.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and machinery hire. Companies specialising in civil engineering equipment, machinery hire services, and portable building solutions stand to benefit, especially those capable of offering flexible solutions such as self-operated or fully operated services. The planned Framework could provide sustained business growth, offering a consistent demand over the course of eight years, enabling potential suppliers to establish long-term relationships with Dorset Council. The strategic procurement of goods and services within this project aligns well with businesses looking to solidify their presence and expand their operations across the Dorset region.

## Notice

Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Framework for the hire provision of various plant and equipment, likely to be across multiple Lots, to support Dorset Highways including plant and operator/ self-drive plant/ small plant/ planers and pavers/ portable building hire. The final scope and structure is yet to be defined. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline notice, which could change over time as plans for the procurements become clearer. Dorset Council is not under any obligation to proceed with any procurement that has been specified in this pipeline notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025265-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025265-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025265-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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