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title: "Hire of Equipment, Plant & Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000530144"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-25"
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# Hire of Equipment, Plant & Vehicles

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000530144

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Fife Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Hire of Equipment, Plant & Vehicles" in the goods category. This framework agreement encompasses a range of operational and non-operational equipment required for council operations within Fife, UK. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, recently concluded with the award of contracts on 27 September 2018, following a competitive bidding process. Key dates include the initial deadline for submissions set for 28 May 2018, adjusted to accommodate a bank holiday, giving interested suppliers more time to prepare their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the equipment and vehicle hire industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling a wide variety of plant and equipment needs. Suppliers specialising in operated vehicles, self-drive plant, and general hire services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the large scale of some awarded suppliers, smaller firms should consider consortium bidding or partnerships to enhance their competitive edge. With the allocated contracts allowing for up to a 24-month extension, successful contenders can secure prolonged engagement with Fife Council, thereby bolstering their business prospects in the local market.

## Notice

This framework agreement is for the hire of equipment, plant and vehicles (operated and non operated) for Fife Council

### Lot Information

Contract Equipment Hire

Long term hire. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Ad-hoc equipment hire

Ad-hoc equipment hire. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Self-drive plant

Self drive plant. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Vehicles (Tippers)

Hire of operated Plant (tippers). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Vehicles (Road Sweepers)

Hire of Operated Plant (Road Sweepers). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Plant (Lo Loaders)

Hire of Operated Plant (Lo Loaders). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Plant (JCB's & Excavators)

Hire of Operated Plant (JCB's & Excavators). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Plant (Surfacing Plant)

Hire of Operated Plant (Surfacing Plant). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Plant (Planers)

Hire of Operated Plant (Planers). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Operated Plant (Flat bed Hiab)

Hire of Operated Plant (Flat bed Hiab). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Tractors (Winter)

Hire of tractors - Winter. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Portable Traffic Light Hire

Hire of portable traffic lights. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)

Winter assistance equipment. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contacts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework for a period of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335283 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £245,636 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW COOK (BUILDERS; E & J DOUGLAS & SONS; GAP GROUP; IAIN MCLEAN PLANT HIRE; JAMES PENMAN PLANT HIRE; JARVIE PLANT GROUP; JOHN MCGEADY; MURDOCH MACKENZIE CONSTRUCTION; NIXON HIRE; ROBERT HOUSTON & SONS; ROBERT PURVIS PLANT HIRE; RONALD DOCHERTY CIVIL ENGINEERING; SANDY ALLAN BLACKSMITHS; SPEEDY ASSET SERVICES; STRATHORE PLANT HIRE; TAYFORTH MACHINERY RING; THE DOUBLE A TRADING; VALE ENGINEERING (YORK; WILLSWEEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
- 34138000 - Road tractor units
- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles
- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment
- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34996100 - Traffic lights
- 37411000 - Winter equipments
- 43262100 - Mechanical excavators
- 43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery
- 43312400 - Road rollers
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335283
- 24 May 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320293
- 26 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317766

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317766&idx=1
  27th April 2018 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317766&idx=2
  27th April 2018 - TN part 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317766&idx=3
  27th April 2018 - TN part 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317766&idx=4
  27th April 2018 - Fife Council terms and conditions for hire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317766
  Hire of Equipment, Plant & Vehicles - This framework agreement is for the hire of equipment, plant and vehicles (operated and non operated) for Fife Council
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335283
  Hire of Equipment, Plant & Vehicles - This framework agreement is for the hire of equipment, plant and vehicles (operated and non operated) for Fife Council

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000530144

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