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title: "CPU 6980 Highways Tool, Plant and Welfare Hire Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055000"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-02"
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# CPU 6980 Highways Tool, Plant and Welfare Hire Framework

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055000

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council plans to launch a tender process for the "CPU 6980 Highways Tool, Plant and Welfare Hire Framework." This procurement is aimed at appointing qualified suppliers to provide required tools and plant for highway works within the Nottingham City boundary. The initiative is classified under the Construction industry category, specifically focusing on construction structures and materials. Located in Nottingham, the council is inviting suitable businesses to participate in an open procedure, with the procurement process currently in the Planning stage. Notable dates include a future notice scheduled for 8th August 2026, with the contract to run from 18th December 2026 to 17th December 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction materials and related services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to suitability criteria set by the council. The framework agreement, valued at £2,000,000 gross, offers substantial scope for business growth through securing consistent projects over a four-year period. Business owners seeking to expand their portfolio in the Nottingham region, especially those with expertise in the supply of construction materials and equipment, will find this a compelling opportunity to engage with Nottingham City Council as a buyer.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council will be seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers to appoint to a Highways Tool, Plant and Welfare Framework for works within the boundary of Nottingham City. This is a Pipeline Notice published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to forewarn the market of a future tender opportunity, and does not require any action from potential bidders at this time. When the tender goes live a further notice will be published giving details. The tender will be published on the Councils e-tendering platform which can be found at https://www.eastmidstenders.org. We advise registering on the portal to be notified directly of tenders published by the Council."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036663-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 09:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036663-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 12:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033712-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036663-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033712-2025
  19th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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