---
title: "Hire of Large Plant without Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bee"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059bee.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# Hire of Large Plant without Operator

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059bee

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## Summary

The Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Hire of Large Plant without Operator," corresponding to industry activities such as mobile plant construction work. This particular contract is based around Oldham, UK, within the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract value of £200,000, and involves a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The interim contract will be in effect from 14 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, and a full and open tendering process is planned for the future. Key milestones include a scheduled future signature date on 1 October 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in plant and equipment hire without an operator. H & C Plant Hire, an SME located in Stockport, is the awarded supplier, which showcases the tender's suitability for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the works category. Businesses that offer similar services in large plant hire, such as excavators, bulldozers, and dumper trucks, should consider engaging in the future open tendering process when announced, offering further growth prospects in the local construction and highways infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Hire of large plant without operator. Typical plant includes Excavators, Bulldozers, Dumpers, Rollers, Pavers, 411 Loading shovel for Highways use. This is an interim contract whilst full and open tendering takes place. A Planned Procurement Notice will be published shortly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057181-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H & C PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252110 - Mobile plant construction work

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 08:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057181-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057181-2025
  17th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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