---
title: "T25-168ENV Tender for Hire of Plant and Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# T25-168ENV Tender for Hire of Plant and Equipment

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed2f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council focuses on the hire of plant and equipment for a 12-month period starting from April 2026 and ending in March 2027. Classified under services, this procurement occurs within the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The council, acting as the purchasing authority, is located at 98 Strand Road, Derry, United Kingdom. The process commenced with a tender stage and has progressed to an award stage as of 1st April 2026. The tender was a below threshold open competition, requiring submissions through etendersNI only. Key items include chemical toilets, generators, and forklift trucks, delivered within the region UKN0A. The contract, valued at £1.2 million in total, was awarded on 31st March 2026 to three suppliers including K D M HIRE LTD, G A PARKE and SONS LTD, and BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITED.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in hiring plant and equipment. Companies skilled in providing services related to electric motors, generators, forklifts, and installation services of generators are particularly well-suited to compete. The award saw active engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, illustrating the accessibility of such opportunities for local SMEs and the potential for business growth within the region. The structured procurement method and transparent competitive process enable suitable businesses to expand their presence and gain governmental contracts, enhancing their operational scope and industry recognition.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council has a requirement for Hire of Plant and Equipment for a period of 12 months from April 2026 to March 2027. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030314-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BALLOO HIRE CENTRE; G A PARKE AND SONS; K D M HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 24955000 - Chemical toilets
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31120000 - Generators
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks
- 51111200 - Installation services of generators

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030314-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079021-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030314-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079021-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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