--- title: "Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054322" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054322" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054322.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054322.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054322 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054322) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054322.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services," within the industry category covering construction equipment and the hire of industrial vehicles with a driver. This initiative will lead to the establishment of a new framework agreement starting in October 2026, involving a substantial volume of hire items across seven lots, including operated and non-operated vehicles and plant, specialised pumps, welfare, and specialist vehicles. The value of the procurement is projected at £11.6 million. The procurement employs an open procedure and includes a framework agreement strategy with both reopening and non-reopening competition elements. The tender submission period is shortened from 25 days to accommodate market needs, with key submission deadlines set in July 2026, and the procurement is anticipated to formally conclude by the end of July 2026. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the construction equipment and vehicle hire industries, seeking to expand their presence in the public sector market. The inclusion of numerous lots means diverse specialisations and capacities can be catered to, including SMEs that can fulfil specific niche roles such as providing operated plant or specialised vehicles. Successful bidders could secure long-term engagement with Lancashire County Council, enhancing their procurement portfolios and market standing. The framework's open nature, alongside provisions for both operated and non-operated options, further opens doors for various firms to propose competitive packages tailored to the council's infrastructure support needs. ## Notice The new Framework Agreement will commence in October 2026 and will consist of seven lots, as detailed below, there will be 300 - 400 items for hire over the seven lots: Operated Vehicles Non-Operated Vehicles Operated Plant Non-Operated Plant Specialised Pumps Welfare Specialist Vehicles, including coach-build and specialist build vans ### Lot Information Operated Vehicles Lot 1 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item Non-Operated Vehicles Lot 2 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item Operated Plant Lot 3 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item Non-Operated Plant Lot 4 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item Specialised Pumps Lot 5 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item Welfare Lot 6 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item Specialist Vehicles, including coach-build and specialist build vans Lot 7 - The scope of each lot is currently in development and the completed information for each lot is not yet available Options: Additional Hired Plant not Listed as a core item ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051026-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,600,000 | | Lots value | £7 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 43320000 - Construction equipment - 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051026-2026 - 5 Jun 2025 at 08:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030083-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 16:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030051-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051026-2026 29th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030083-2025 5th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030051-2025 4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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