---
title: "Vehicle & Plant Hire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775311"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775311.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-19"
---

# Vehicle & Plant Hire

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775311

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the "Vehicle & Plant Hire" contract, a part of the Scotland Excel National Framework. This contract, covering the period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, focuses on the hire of vehicles and plant equipment. Located in Newtown St Boswells, this initiative falls under the general public services category and specifically targets regional or local authorities. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness in the awarding process.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle and plant hire, particularly for those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The successful bidders for this contract were Cooks Van Hire Ltd and Riverside Truck Rental, which collectively were awarded a total of £437,341.49. Engaging in such frameworks allows suppliers to secure long-term business with public entities, enhancing their reputation and providing a steady stream of work over the contract period.

## Notice

This notice reflects the actual value of call-off regulated spend against the Scotland Excel National Framework for Vehicle & Plant Hire by Scottish Borders Council for the period 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Vehicle & Plant Hire from the Scotland Excel National Framework during the period 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 of regulated spend.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred by Scottish Borders Council from this National Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512284 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £437,341 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COOKS VAN HIRE; RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512284

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512284
  Vehicle & Plant Hire - This notice reflects the actual value of call-off regulated spend against the Scotland Excel National Framework for Vehicle & Plant Hire by Scottish Borders Council for the period 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775311

## Provenance

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