Vehicle and Plant Hire

A Prior Information Notice
by SCOTLAND EXCEL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£100M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
13 Jun 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the hire of vehicles and plant equipment, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate the hiring of various vehicle types, such as cars and light vehicles, minibuses/buses, refuse collection vehicles, winter maintenance vehicles and road sweeping vehicles, as well as the hiring of plant equipment such as excavation equipment, road surfacing equipment and other specialist equipment.

Lot Division

1 Hire of Cars & Light Vehicles

Lot 1 is anticipated to be for the hire of cars and light vehicles for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The cars and light vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, small cars, executive cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

2 Hire of Minibuses / Buses

Lot 2 is anticipated to be for the hire of minibuses/buses with or without a driver, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

3 Hire of Commercial Vehicles

Lot 3 is anticipated to be for the hire of commercial vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The commercial vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, tippers of various payloads, dropside crewcabs etc. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

4 Hire of Gritters

Lot 4 is anticipated to be for the hire of gritters, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The gritters expected to be included range in size from 3.5 tonne to 26 tonne. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

5 Hire of Refuse Collection Vehicles

Lot 5 is anticipated to be for the hire of refuse collection vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The refuse collection vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of sizes from 3.5 Tonne to 26 Tonne. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

6 Hire of Plant - Excavation Equipment

Lot 6 is anticipated to be for the hire of excavation plant with or without a driver or operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The plant equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, dozers, dumpers and excavators. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

7 Hire of Plant - Road Surfacing Equipment

Lot 7 is anticipated to be for the hire of road surfacing plant with or without a driver or operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The plant equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, spreaders, pavers and rollers. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

8 Hire of Plant - Lifting Equipment

Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the hire of plant lifting equipment with or without an operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The plant lifting equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, Telehandlers, Access Platforms, Scissor Lifts etc. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

9 Hire of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Lot 9 is anticipated to be for the hire of grounds maintenance equipment, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The grounds maintenance equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, mowers or woodchippers of various sizes. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the lot structure has not been confirmed, and is subject to change.

10 Hire of Sweepers

Lot 10 is anticipated to be for the hire of sweepers, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The sweepers expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of sweepers from 2 tonne to 18 tonne. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

11 Hire of Specialist Equipment

Lot 11 is anticipated to be for the hire of specialist vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The specialist vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, multi-use utility vehicles. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

12 Hire of Drainage Equipment

Lot 12 is anticipated to be for the hire of drainage vehicles and/or equipment , for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The drainage equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of gully emptiers, vactors or pumps of various sizes. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

CPV Codes

  • 34100000 - Motor vehicles
  • 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
  • 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver
  • 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
  • 34144900 - Electric vehicles
  • 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
  • 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
  • 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
  • 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
  • 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage
  • 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
  • 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
  • 34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles
  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
  • 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
  • 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
  • 34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles
  • 33141642 - Drain accessories
  • 43324000 - Drainage equipment
  • 34144410 - Gully emptiers
  • 42120000 - Pumps and compressors
  • 42122220 - Sewage pumps
  • 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
  • 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
  • 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
  • 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
  • 43210000 - Earthmoving machinery
  • 43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery
  • 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment
  • 42414100 - Cranes
  • 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
  • 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator
  • 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks
  • 34514700 - Mobile platforms
  • 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
  • 42414310 - Mobile lifting frames
  • 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
  • 42415100 - Lifting trucks
  • 34921100 - Road sweepers
  • 34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish councils, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members and any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978), or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel endeavours to implement the most effective framework for both purchasers and suppliers and therefore invites suppliers to provide input in relation to the potential scope and structure of the renewal framework. For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk NOTE: At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week commencing MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025. Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please email transport@scotland-excel.org.uk by FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 if you are interested in arranging a meeting. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800505. (SC Ref:800505) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800505. (SC Ref:800505)

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05482a
  • FTS 032129-2025

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