---
title: "Hire of Plant Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065721"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065721.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Hire of Plant Equipment

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065721

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the hire of self-operated plant equipment to handle domestic waste and recyclables. This tender focuses on services within the industrial machinery category, specifically shovel loaders and excavators, to be delivered in the UK region designated UKD62. With a gross value of £1,680,000, the tender remains active and is currently in the stage of tendering. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 13th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 20th March 2026. The process is governed by legal standards outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, with further information accessible on Cheshire East's official website.

The tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in industrial machinery and refuse-related services. Small and medium enterprises can also benefit from the tender structure, as it accommodates their participation. An emphasis on price and quality scoring criteria means businesses with competitive pricing strategies and high-quality equipment stand a good chance of success. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options, providing an extended opportunity for collaboration. Interested parties are encouraged to leverage the electronic submission portal for a streamlined application process.

## Notice

The Hire of Self operated plant to handle domestic waste and recyclables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLEWICH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW10 0JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Middlewich |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43250000 - Front-end shovel loaders
- 43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014802-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014802-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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