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title: "Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with an Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f52"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with an Operator

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f52

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## Summary

South Gloucestershire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process under the title "Framework Agreement for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with an Operator." The procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier closed framework divided into several lots covering lorries, earth moving equipment, and specialist engineering equipment. The industry category primarily involves engineering works and construction, with a planned location in the South West of England (UKK12). The official procurement notice was published on 21 May 2026, and a future notice is anticipated by 22 June 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1 September 2026 and end on 31 August 2030, with a projected value of £26.88 million gross. The procurement is grounded in the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery, especially those providing vehicles with operators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those specialising in supplying diverse plant machinery and expert operators. With the framework designed to include multiple suppliers, businesses have the opportunity to secure ongoing work through various lots, promoting growth in sectors such as transport, engineering, and construction across the specified UK region. Companies that demonstrate competitiveness and versatility in equipment hire will find the framework advantageous for expanding their market reach and securing strategic partnerships with a public authority.

## Notice

South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) is looking to set-up a multi-supplier closed framework for the Hire of Vehicles and Plant Machinery with a Driver or Operator. It is anticipated the Framework will be divided into Lots for the supply of: * Lot 1: Lorries - 4 Wheeled * Lot 2: Lorries - 6/8 Wheeled * Lot 3: Lorries - Road Sweepers * Lot 4: Lorries - Gully Clearance * Lot 5: Earth Moving Equipment & JCBs * Lot 6: Specialist Engineering Equipment * Lot 7: Transportation of Plant Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047146-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047146-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047146-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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