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title: "Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbd

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has finalised the award for the contract titled "Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator," aimed at enhancing construction and maintenance operations in the region of UKF13, United Kingdom. This procurement process, in its award stage as of March 2026, follows an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The contract, commencing from April 2026, is divided into four lots based on the vacuum suction excavator's capacity and can be extended annually up to four years. Awarded contractors are expected to provide services across Derbyshire county, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 647,648.83.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in construction machinery and equipment, and repair and maintenance services. With the contract allowing suppliers to bid on individual lots or any combination thereof, small and medium enterprises specialising in operated excavation machinery are well-placed to benefit. Companies such as NEWLINE FENCING LTD and JOULE BRADY LIMITED have demonstrated their capability to fulfil contract requirements, highlighting the benefits for similar SMEs in expanding their services regionally within the public sector. This engagement not only enhances operational capabilities but also promises long-term growth through renewals conditioned on performance, providing a stable business avenue through public procurement.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council (The Council) are seeking to establish a Contract for the Supply of Owner Operated Vacuum Excavator The Contract will cover a variety of operated vacuum excavation services, supplied with appropriately qualified operators. The services may be required county wide within the Council's jurisdiction. The Contract will be structured into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - 16t Vacuum Suction Excavator Lot 2 - 18t Vacuum Suction Excavator Lot 3 - 26t Vacuum Suction Excavator Lot 4 - 32t Vacuum Suction Excavator The proposed Contract is expected to commence on April 2026 with an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend for a further three 12-month periods, up to a maximum of 4 years (1+1+1+1). The intention is to appoint one Contractor for each plant type to ensure adequate capacity and coverage during the term of the Contract. Suppliers can submit bids for any combination of lots and are not obligated to bid on all four.

### Lot Information

16t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner operated 16t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

18t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner operated 18t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

26t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner Operated 26t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

32t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Owner operated 32t Vacuum Suction Excavator

Renewal: Extensions dependent on contract spend and supplier performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £647,648 |
| Contracts value | £647,648 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JOULE BRADY; NEWLINE FENCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028478-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022000-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000511-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028478-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022000-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000511-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.joulebrady.co.uk
- http://www.newline-fencing.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=a4cee742-eddc-f011-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=a7cee742-eddc-f011-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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