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title: "Framework for hire of plant and tools"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742465"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# Framework for hire of plant and tools

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742465

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement for the hire of plant and tools, classified under CPV codes 45500000, 34921000, and 43325100. Located in East Lothian, this procurement falls under the general public services category and employs an open procedure for this goods procurement. The framework is comprised of two lots: Lot 1 for the hire of operated plant and tools, and Lot 2 for the hire of non-operated plant and tools. Key steps included the tender period concluding on 6 November 2023, and the contract being signed on 27 June 2024. The procurement method details denote an open procedure, with the awarded contracts valued at £1,000,000 each for both lots.

This framework provides significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in tool and plant hire services, both operated and non-operated. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up a large proportion of the suppliers awarded within this tender, such as A. G. Thomson & Sons, DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd, and Ecr Surfacing Limited. Additionally, large entities like Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd and GAP Group Limited also have substantial involvement. This framework agreement enables businesses to secure a steady stream of revenue over the contract period, stimulate local employment, and participate in the broader supply chain. The inclusion of community benefits underscores the commitment to local development, providing a further incentive for businesses to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Hire of Plant and Tools

### Lot Information

Hire of Operated Plant & Tools

Hire of operated Plant and Tools.. 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 (for above threshold).

Renewal: Hire of Plant and Tools

Hire of Non Operated Plant and Tools.

Hire of Non Operated Plant and Tools.. 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 (for above threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510498 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Four years. |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | A. G. THOMSON & SONS; DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL; DR PLANT HIRE RATHO; ECR SURFACING; GAP GROUP; HERMISTON PLANT HIRE; HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP; HIRE STATION; HIRELINE; JARVIE PLANT; JOHN MCGEADY; MAM CONTRACTING; ST BOSWELLS MOWERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510498
- 3 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491908
- 5 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489842

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=5
  5th October 2023 - APPENDIX 6 - Pricing Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=6
  5th October 2023 - APPENDIX 5 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=7
  5th October 2023 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=2
  5th October 2023 - APPENDIX 2 - Financial Health Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=3
  5th October 2023 - APPENDIX 3 - Framework Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=4
  5th October 2023 - APPENDIX 4 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489842&idx=1
  5th October 2023 - APPENDIX 1 - Technical Experience
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489842
  Framework for hire of plant and tools - Hire of Plant and Tools
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510498
  Framework for hire of plant and tools - Hire of Plant and Tools

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742465

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