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title: "Framework Agreement for the Short Term Hire of Operated Plant"
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buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for the Short Term Hire of Operated Plant

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497070

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## Summary

Falkirk Council, located at the Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street, Falkirk, is currently conducting a tender process for a "Framework Agreement for the Short Term Hire of Operated Plant." This contract falls under the works category with the main purpose to provide short-term operated plant hire services for various operations within the Falkirk Council area. The procurement method is open, and the submission deadline for bids is set for 23 June 2017, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the hire of operated plant machinery. Companies offering services such as excavators, backhoe loaders, low loaders, pavers, and more would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses should note the added requirement for offering community benefits, such as providing modern apprenticeships or work experience opportunities, indicating the potential for enhancing local economic impact alongside business growth.

## Notice

Framework Agreement with suitable Contractors for the provision of operated plant on a short-term hire basis to carry out operations at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.

### Lot Information

Low Loader Moves (Inter-site)

Hire of Operated Low Loaders at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Excavators

Hire of Operated Excavators at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations

Pavers

Hire of Operated Pavers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Planers

Hire of Operated Planers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Sweepers

Hire of Operated Sweepers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Tipper Lorries

Hire of Operated Tipper Lorries at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Bitumen Tanker/Sprayers

Hire of Operated Bitumen Tanker/Sprayers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Plant for Winter Services

Hire of Operated Plant for Winter Services at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations.

Backhoe Loaders

Hire of Operated Backhoe Loaders at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: 12 month extension option should it be in the interest to do so from September 2020.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months to 17.09.2021 dependant on any extension considerations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300590 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Following a service and strategic review, further notices may be published in 2020 or 2021 depending onadoption of the final 12 months extension option. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300590
- 24 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284215

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284215
  Framework Agreement for the Short Term Hire of Operated Plant - Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement with suitable Contractors for the provision of operated plant on a short-term hire basis to carry out operations at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations in accordance with the attached documents contained within the PCST portal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300590
  Framework Agreement for the Short Term Hire of Operated Plant - Framework Agreement with suitable Contractors for the provision of operated plant on a short-term hire basis to carry out operations at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497070

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