---
title: "Hire of plant without operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a7c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Hire of plant without operator

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a7c1

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## Summary

Latest Procurement Summary: Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the hire of plant without an operator. Conducted as a direct award under the ESPO 536 Framework Agreement, this procurement falls within the category of civil engineering machinery. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, meaning it was finalised without competition. The contract date is 9th January 2026, and it extends from 10th January 2026 to 10th January 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. The purchasing region is UKF22, Leicester, United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the civil engineering and plant hire industries. Businesses that provide civil engineering machinery capable of operating independently would be well-positioned to compete. Leicestershire County Council’s emphasis on direct awards under a framework could lead to future opportunities for reliable suppliers offering competitive pricing and high service levels, particularly those already part of existing frameworks which are familiar with public procurement processes and can meet the requirements efficiently.

## Notice

Use of direct award option under ESPO 536 Framework agreement for hire of plant without operator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001817-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,519 |
| Contracts value | £272,092 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | CLEE HILL PLANT; GAP GROUP; HIRE STATION LIMITED T/A BRANDON HIRE STATION; JB HIRE; JB TOOLHIRE; PARKER HIRE SERVICED; PARKER HIRE SERVICES; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001817-2026
- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062113-2025
- 3 Oct 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062086-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001817-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062113-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062086-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brandonhirestation.com
- http://www.cleehill.co.uk
- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- http://www.parkerhireservices.co.uk
- http://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk
- https://www.gap-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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