---
title: "Hire of Operated Plant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf28"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf28.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# Hire of Operated Plant

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf28

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Hire of Operated Plant," which involves the hiring of plant and machinery along with operators. This tender falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment hire. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a framework agreement in place, and it is expected to cover the period from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2031. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 29th June 2026 and a future notice expected by 31st October 2026. The buyer, Northumberland County Council, operates as a public authority at the sub-central government level and is based in Morpeth, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering machinery hire, particularly those capable of providing equipment with qualified operators. Companies that secure a place in this framework agreement could benefit from a steady stream of work over the contract duration. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale equipment hire operations, as well as those familiar with sub-central government contracts and compliance with public sector legal frameworks, will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Collaborating with Northumberland County Council could bolster a company's portfolio and facilitate growth by tapping into municipal projects.

## Notice

Hire of plant and machinery supplied with an operator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060793-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 13:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060793-2026
- 29 Jun 2026 at 13:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060791-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060793-2026
  29th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060791-2026
  29th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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