FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF HIGHWAYS AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT EQUIPMENT, AND WELFARE UNITS
A Prior Information Notice
by GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Works)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Value
- £3M-£2M
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 15 Sep 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
- Deadline
- 22 Oct 2025 11:00
Related Terms
Location
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear:
1 buyer
- Gateshead Borough Council Gateshead
Description
The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers all of the Council's requirements for the hiring of construction plant and equipment and vehicles and welfare units The Contract is split into 10 Lots and Contractors may submit a bid in respect of individual pieces of equipment within the Lots. Detailed below are the categories of plant/equipment included within each Lot. All equipment must comply fully with all British and European regulations and standards at the time of hire. Up to a maximum of 5 Contractors will be awarded to each piece of plant or equipment on the Framework based on the ranked score achieved. Delivery of the equipment will mainly be at locations throughout Gateshead but may extend to other parts of the region. This will be specified at the time of order. The equipment is split in to the following lots; Lot 1 - Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets Lot 2 - Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.) Lot 3 - Non operated Plant Lot 4 - Non operated Tipper trucks Lot 5 - Operated Tipper trucks Lot 6 - Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne) Lot 7 Small Tools Lot 8 - Access Equipment Lot 9 - Fuel Tanks Lot 10 - Accommodation
Lot Division
| 1 | Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Supply of Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets |
| 2 | Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.) Plant to cover operated machinery |
| 3 | Non operated Plant
Provision of non operated plant |
| 4 | Non operated Tipper trucks
Provision of non operated tipper trucks |
| 5 | Operated Tipper trucks
Provision of Operated Tipper trucks |
| 6 | Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)
Provision of Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne) |
| 7 | Small Tools
Provision of the rental of small tools |
| 8 | Access Equipment
Provision for the hire of access equipment |
| 9 | Fuel Tanks
Provision of fuel tanks |
| 10 | Welfare Units
Provision of Welfare Units |
Renewal Options
We are considering an OPEN framework for this contract, we would have an initial period of two years with the framework reopening for new bids every two years for the maximum of 8 years. We may add new lots and equipment within lots each time we open the framework.
CPV Codes
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05047f
- FTS 056428-2025