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title: "Framework Agreement for the Hire of Plant with Operator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569929"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-24"
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# Framework Agreement for the Hire of Plant with Operator

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569929

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Hire of Plant with Operator, aimed at supporting Edinburgh Road Services for various construction operations and winter maintenance. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract value approximated at £860,000. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 19th February 2019, and the contract was signed on 24th June 2019. This opportunity is categorised under the service sector, specifically focusing on environmental protection and general public services, with delivery required primarily within the City of Edinburgh.

This framework agreement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in plant machinery and associated services, particularly those offering operators for hire. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide road maintenance equipment, such as road planers, road sweepers, and gritters, will find this tender particularly relevant. Contractors able to demonstrate operational capacity and a commitment to quality services, especially during severe winter conditions, will be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council require to hire a variety of Plant machinery with operators on an ad-hoc basis for use by Edinburgh Road Services to assist with construction operations. The requirement also includes gritters required to carry out winter maintenance throughout the City of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Road Sweepers

The service includes the provision of 18,000 kgs Roadsweeper as fully detailed within the tender package.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry

Road Planers

The service includes the provision of: 1.0m Road Planer; 0.35m Road Planer as fully detailed within the specifications. Typically Vehicles and Plant will be hired as a package order to assist Road Services with carriageway planing works. Equipment may be hired collectively or individually as the need arises.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry

Road Lorries

The service includes the provision of; 6 X 4 Tipper and 8 x 4 Tipper as fully detailed in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry

Gritter Vehicles

The Road Services Team seeks to establish a contract agreement with a supplier for the provision of Gritter Vehicles with associated drivers, to assist in the delivery of the Winter Maintenance Service. It is a mandatory criteria that the Contractor has the minimum capacity of four 18 tonne (6 cubic metres) gritters to service this contract, and that these vehicles are made available to Edinburgh Road Services when required. Standby payments will be made for this provision of the agreed number of vehicles at the start of each year's Winter Maintenance period. The Council may also require during the contract period the use of 7.5 tonne (3 cubic metres) and 26 tonne (9 cubic metres) gritter vehicles. Rates for these shall be provided with your tender, however no standby payment will be made for these vehicles and these items will be hired on a spot hire basis if required. The service is to provide 24/7 coverage during prolonged periods of severe winter weather and sufficient staff will be required to cover gritter availability on both am and pm shifts. For the avoidance of doubt this is to provide 2nr 12hour shifts for each of the 4 gritters in a full 24hr period.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry

Hi-Ab Cranes

The service includes the provision of the following equipment as detailed in the tender documentation- 6 x 2 Flatbed with Lorry Loader Crane, 8 x 2 Flatbed with Lorry Loader Crane.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry.

Road Finishers

The service includes the provision of a Road Finisher with an Operator as detailed in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry.

Lowloaders

The service includes the provision of a 44,000 kgs Lowloader vehicle as detailed in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in line with this framework expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358462 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | this opportunity will be re-advertised to align with framework expiry |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | £860,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,107,746 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | A WILLIAMSON HAULAGE; DR PLANT HIRE [RATHO; E & J DOUGLAS & SONS; GALT TRANSPORT; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP; JARVIE PLANT; JOHN MCGEADY; MARKON; NWH GROUP; RD ANDERSON HAULAGE; WILLSWEEP; WM HAMILTON & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358462
- 15 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342281

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=25
  17th January 2019 - 18. KPI Document and Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=26
  17th January 2019 - 19. Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=27
  17th January 2019 - 20. Privacy Notice Procurement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=3
  17th January 2019 - 2a. Lot 1 Tenderers Submission - Road Planers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=4
  17th January 2019 - 2b. Lot 2 Tenderers Submission - Road Sweepers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=5
  17th January 2019 - 2c. Lot 3 Tenderers Submission - Road Lorries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=6
  17th January 2019 - 2d. Lot 4 Tenderers Submission - Gritter Vehicles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=7
  17th January 2019 - 2e. Lot 5 Tenderers Submission - Hi-Ab Cranes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=8
  17th January 2019 - 2f. Lot 6 Tenderers Submission - Lowloader
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=9
  17th January 2019 - 2g. Lot 7 Tenderers Submission - Road Finisher
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=10
  17th January 2019 - 3. Lot 1 Specification - Road Planers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=11
  17th January 2019 - 4. Lot 2 Specification - Road Sweepers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=12
  17th January 2019 - 5. Lot 3 Specification - Road Lorries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=13
  17th January 2019 - 6. Lot 4 Specification - Gritter Vehicles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=14
  17th January 2019 - 7. Lot 5 Specification - Hi-Ab Cranes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=15
  17th January 2019 - 8. Lot 6 Specification - Lowloader
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=16
  17th January 2019 - 9. Lot 7 Specification - Road Finisher
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=17
  17th January 2019 - 10. Lot 1 Pricing Schedule - Road Planers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=18
  17th January 2019 - 11. Lot 2 Pricing Schedule - Sweepers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=19
  17th January 2019 - 12. Lot 3 Pricing Schedule - Road Lorries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=20
  17th January 2019 - 13. Lot 4 Pricing Schedule - Gritter Vehicles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=21
  17th January 2019 - 14. Lot 5 Pricing Schedule - Hi-Ab Cranes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=22
  17th January 2019 - 15. Lot 6 Pricing Schedule - Lowloader
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=23
  17th January 2019 - 16. Lot 7 Pricing Schedule - Road Finisher
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=24
  17th January 2019 - 17. Framework Agreement Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=1
  17th January 2019 - 0. Tenderer Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342281&idx=2
  17th January 2019 - 1. Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342281
  Framework Agreement for the Hire of Plant with Operator - The City of Edinburgh Council require to hire a variety of Plant machinery with operators on an ad-hoc basis for use by Edinburgh Road Services to assist with construction operations. The requirement also includes gritters required to carry out winter maintenance throughout the City of Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358462
  Framework Agreement for the Hire of Plant with Operator - The City of Edinburgh Council require to hire a variety of Plant machinery with operators on an ad-hoc basis for use by Edinburgh Road Services to assist with construction operations. The requirement also includes gritters required to carry out winter maintenance throughout the City of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569929

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