---
title: "Vehicle and Plant Hire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807227"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807227.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-13"
---

# Vehicle and Plant Hire

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807227

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Scottish Borders Council as the buyer, executing a procurement titled "Vehicle and Plant Hire". This procurement operates under the industry category of general public services and focuses on goods, specifically vehicle and plant hire. The procurement, completed as of 31st March 2025, was conducted using an open procedure and took place in the region identified as UKM91. It pertains to the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, facilitated by a framework under Scotland Excel. The procurement phase reached the award stage with significant involvement from multiple suppliers.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle and plant hire. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with capabilities in vehicle rentals and infrastructure support, would have been well-positioned to compete successfully, as demonstrated by the diversity of suppliers like Cooks Van Hire Ltd and Riverside Truck Rental. The total contract value of £661,145 provides room for business growth within the sector, capitalising on regional public service needs and the operational linkages under national frameworks like Scotland Excel.

## 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 2024 - 31st March 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Vehicle & Plant Hire from the Scotland Excel National Framework during the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 of regulated spend.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from this collaborative Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536946 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £661,145 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | COOKS VAN HIRE; DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL; RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536946

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536946
  Vehicle and 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 2024 - 31st March 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807227
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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