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title: "Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822829"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822829

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## Summary

Fife Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the hire of plant, equipment, and welfare accommodation. The procurement is classified under the industry category of general public services and involves various delivery locations primarily within the UKM72 region. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the market research questionnaire, with a submission deadline for their responses set for 10th March 2026. The anticipated procurement will commence within the next 12 months, with an award period beginning on 31st July 2026. Potential vendors have the opportunity to register their interest via the Public Contracts Scotland web portal and contribute to the early development process by offering insights to shape the final requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the areas of equipment hire, plant operation, and accommodation supply, particularly those capable of providing services across multiple locations within the specified regions. Companies with expertise in frameworks, particularly those accustomed to servicing public sector demand, will find this process aligned with their skills. The procurement method involves electronic submissions, supporting a streamlined interaction with the public sector. By participating in the market research, businesses can better position themselves for future engagement with Fife Council, thus fostering growth opportunities and enhancing their visibility in regional public service contracts.

## Notice

Fife Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise within the next 12 months for the hire of plant, equipment and site accommodation hire. As part of the early development process, the Council is seeking views and information from the market.

### Lot Information

Ad-hoc Equipment hire

Ad-hoc equipment hire. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Contract Equipment hire (long term hire)

Contract Equipment Hire (long term hire). At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Self-drive Plant

Self drive plant including but not limited to dumpers, backhoe loaders and excavators. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change

Operated plant - tippers

Hire of operated vehicles - tippers.. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change

Operated Vehicle (Road sweepers)

Hire of operated vehicles - (road sweepers). At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Operated Plant (Lo Loaders)

Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders. Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders

Operated Plant (Surfacing plant)

Hire of Operated Plant - Surfacing Plant. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Operated Plant (Planers)

Hire of Operated Plant - Planers. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. Lot No: 9

Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services

Hire of Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services for building services. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated support services;

Welfare accommodation & safe storage containers complete with associated support services for Roads and transportation services. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency). At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Portable Traffic Lights Hire

Hire of portable traffic lights. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Tractors (Winter)

Hire of tractors (winter). At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Operated plant - Specialist Equipment

Specialist Equipment, including: Pothole Pro Air Hydro Vac. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Operated Plant (Backhoe loaders & Excavators)

Operated Plant (JCBs & Excavators). At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Operated Plant - Crane Lorry

Hire of operated plant - HIAB. At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549970 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 16700000 - Tractors
- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment
- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 34996100 - Traffic lights
- 43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44211110 - Cabins
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549970

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549970&idx=1
  19th February 2026 - PIN Notice Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549970
  Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire - Fife Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise within the next 12 months for the hire of plant, equipment and site accommodation hire. As part of the early development process, the Council is seeking views and information from the market.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822829
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822829

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