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title: "FRAMEWORK SCHEDULE - AT2 HIRE OF PLANT AND MACHINERY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a4e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-02"
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# FRAMEWORK SCHEDULE - AT2 HIRE OF PLANT AND MACHINERY

Buyer: LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a4e

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## Summary

The Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the Hire of Plant and Machinery, as detailed in the tender titled "FRAMEWORK SCHEDULE - AT2 HIRE OF PLANT AND MACHINERY." This procurement falls under the construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment hire industry category, located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKN0E. The tender is in the "Tender" stage with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 16 June 2025 and a submission deadline of 23 June 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, and it is intended for services below the threshold as outlined by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract value is set at a gross amount of GBP 204,000, with a net value of GBP 170,000. The contract period is set to start on 1 September 2025 and potentially extend to 31 August 2028, with renewal options available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in machinery and equipment hire with operational personnel. The open procurement method ensures broad competition, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate effectively. Companies focusing on cost efficiency and quick service delivery are well-suited to compete, as the framework agreement prioritises the lowest cost basis for awarding contracts. Additionally, the possibility of contract renewal offers no guaranteed service levels but provides the potential for ongoing business growth aligned with satisfactory performance. This tender allows businesses to align with government needs, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and stability in revenue streams.

## Notice

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently wish to procure the Hire of Plant and Machinery as per the attached documents, via a framework agreement. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contract is a 1-year Fixed Price Contract (except in respect of Value Added Tax) with the option for the Council to extend for 2 periods of 12 months each, subject to an agreed adjustment of the Contract rates in accordance with the terms of the Contract and a satisfactory performance. Tenderers should note that when pricing this tender they must take into consideration Living Wage.

Renewal: The Contract is a 1-year Fixed Price Contract (except in respect of Value Added Tax) with the option for the Council to extend for 2 periods of 12 months each, subject to an agreed adjustment of the Contract rates in accordance with the terms of the Contract and a satisfactory performance. Tenderers should note that when pricing this tender they must take into consideration Living Wage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029018-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hillhall |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 09:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029018-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029018-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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