--- title: "Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b267" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b267" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b267.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b267.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b267 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b267) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b267.json) ## Summary The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings". This initiative falls under the services and goods industry categories and is aimed at addressing market needs related to construction and civil engineering machinery, vehicles, and portable buildings. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st September 2026 and end by 31st August 2034, and the market engagement phase is set to conclude on 3rd July 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing wide participation, and includes a framework agreement, which enhances accessibility for diverse suppliers. The value of the contract is estimated at £2,500,000, with a gross potential up to £3,000,000. This tender opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, especially for suppliers of construction equipment, vehicles, and portable building solutions. Businesses specialising in the hire of machinery with or without operators, as well as those offering innovative and cost-effective vehicle hiring solutions, will find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, suggesting a competitive and inclusive procurement process. Engaging in this procurement process will allow businesses to influence the future procurement framework of the City of Doncaster Council and position themselves as key suppliers to a significant public authority. ## Notice The City of Doncaster Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the current market for the provision of: * Operated plant (plant with operator) * Non operated plant (self-drive hire) * Vehicles (without drivers) * Portable Buildings The purpose of this engagement is to: * Understand current market capacity, availability and constraints * Identify key risks such as operator/driver shortages, seasonal pressures and supply chain challenges * Review pricing structures and inflation drivers * Seek feedback on a proposed procurement approach * Ensure any future procurement is proportionate, accessible and easy for suppliers to engage with This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any formal procurement process. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106273&TID=100111380&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057057-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 43830000 - Power tools - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator - 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver - 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver - 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver - 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver - 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator - 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057057-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 07:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054986-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057057-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054986-2026 11th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106273&TID=100111380&B= - https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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