---
title: "CPU 8400 Public Realm & Trees Tool Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a50f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# CPU 8400 Public Realm & Trees Tool Hire

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a50f

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is preparing for a procurement process for the "CPU 8400 Public Realm & Trees Tool Hire" contract under the planning stage. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on tools, and it will utilise an open procedure framework. The process is scheduled to begin with a planned contract period starting from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2030. A pipeline notice was published on 26th May 2026 to inform potential suppliers of this future tender, with the formal tender notice anticipated on 1st October 2026. Interested suppliers should consider registering on the Council's e-tendering platform to receive notifications. The procurement will serve the UKF14 region in the United Kingdom, with a substantial budget of £2,400,000, highlighting its relevance and scale.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers in the tool hire industry, particularly those experienced in public realm projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are deemed suitable to participate, given the suitability criteria for the procurement. Engaging in this tender could help businesses grow their market reach and establish a strong relationship with a key public authority. The framework agreement is designed to foster competition and innovation, allowing various businesses to offer competitive solutions and expand their capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council will be seeking tenders from suitable and experienced suppliers for inclusion on a Framework to deliver Public Realm & Trees Tool Hire. This is a Pipeline Notice published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to forewarn the market of a future tender opportunity, and does not require any action from potential bidders at this time. When the tender goes live a further notice will be published giving details. The tender will be published on the Councils e-tendering platform which can be found at https://www.eastmidstenders.org. We advise registering on the portal to be notified directly of tenders published by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049262-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44510000 - Tools

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 17:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049262-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049262-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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