--- title: "009553 - Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # 009553 - Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db.json) ## Summary Newcastle City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "009553 - Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant" under an open procedure. The tender aims to establish a ranked framework for suppliers offering hire services for construction and civil engineering machinery, both operated and non-operated, to support the Council’s infrastructure, maintenance, and development activities. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, the procurement process commenced on 17th June 2026, with key deadlines closing mid-July 2026. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is set to start on 16th September 2026 and could potentially extend up to 16th September 2030, including two possible 12-month renewals. Suppliers are to be ranked based on criteria that balance price and quality, promoting value for money. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth-oriented businesses, especially SMEs, in the hire of construction machinery sector. Companies that can provide reliable plant hire services or related repair and maintenance services in the UKC2 region are well-suited to compete. As a ranked framework agreement, it allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with Newcastle City Council, offering potential for steady business through infrastructure projects. The competitive evaluation and ranking of suppliers provide an equitable opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their efficiency and reliability in meeting municipal service needs, fostering business development and expansion. ## Notice Newcastle City Council intends to establish a ranked framework of suppliers to support the provision of both operated and non-operated plant hire services. This framework will enable the Council to efficiently procure a range of plant with or without qualified operators, to meet varying operational requirements across its services. Suppliers will be ranked based on the outcome of a competitive tender process, ensuring value for money, quality, and reliability. The framework will provide a flexible and compliant route for commissioning services as required, supporting the Council's ongoing delivery of infrastructure, maintenance, and development activities across the city. ### Lot Information Backhoe Loaders & Excavators Hire of Operated Backhoe Loaders and Excavators Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Tipper Wagon Hire of Operated Tipper Wagons Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Access Platforms Hire of Operated Access Platforms Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Skid Steer Hire of operated Skid Steer Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Dumpers Hire of Non-Operated Dumpers Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Ride on Rollers Hire of non-operated ride on rollers Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Bowsers Hire of Non-operated Bowsers Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Forklifts Hire of Non-operated Forklifts Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Mini-Excavators Hire of Non-operated Mini-Excavators Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Access Platforms Self Drive Hire of Non-operated Access Platforms (Self-drive) Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available Wood Chippers Hire of non-operated Wood Chippers Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057077-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 11:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057077-2026 - 17 Jun 2026 at 11:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057058-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057077-2026 17th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057058-2026 17th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ - https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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