--- title: "Provision of Plant Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Provision of Plant Hire Services Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d.json) ## Summary National Grid UK Limited, located in London, is currently in the planning stage of a selective procurement process for the "Provision of Plant Hire Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting sectors such as lifting and handling equipment, construction machinery, and maintenance services. The procurement involves a competitive flexible procedure, with an Expression of Interest deadline set for 19th September 2026. The contract is scheduled to be awarded by 1st February 2027, with a maximum term extending up to January 2035, subject to renewal options. Key locations for the services will include areas across the United Kingdom. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the hire and servicing of construction, lifting equipment, and related support services. Companies with robust capabilities in managing crane hire and general plant services, as well as those that can provide efficient logistics, maintenance, and emergency response support, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The planned plant hire services will support National Grid's operational, capital delivery and emergency response activities, offering a chance for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with one of the UK's leading utility companies. ## Notice National Grid has a requirement for the provision of Plant Hire services to support operational, capital delivery, maintenance, emergency response and infrastructure activities across the UK. The requirement encompasses the supply, delivery, collection, maintenance and support of a wide range of plant and equipment, together with associated services. National Grid's objectives are to secure a safe, compliant, responsive and cost-effective Plant Hire solution that supports business operations while delivering value, sustainability benefits and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The scope is expected to include the following service categories: Cranes and lifting solutions Powered access equipment General plant and equipment The requirement is primarily for the provision of plant and equipment hire services without operators across Cranes, Powered Access and General Plant categories. ### Lot Information Crane Hire Provision of crane hire and associated lifting services, including the supply of cranes and ancillary lifting equipment, contract lift and lift-planning services, mobilisation, maintenance, inspection and certification. The service includes delivery, operational support, breakdown response and replacement provision to support National Grid Renewal: Up to six further years General Plant Hire Provision of managed plant and equipment hire services, including general plant, lifting equipment, MEWPs, forklifts, access platforms, ancillary lifting accessories and associated support services for construction, maintenance and operational activities across National Grid. Renewal: Up to six further years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072607-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 | | 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 | NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment - 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 - 31 Jul 2026 at 10:09 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072607-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072607-2026 31st July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19952 ## Notice URLs - 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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