Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b82-193f-730f-8bad-83a4cff7d661/536-21-hire-of-plant-without-operator awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 536\_21 Hire of Plant (without operator) [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 10 Feb 2021 Deadline Closed 15 Mar 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ESPO national framework for the hire of a range of general plant (and other associated items and equipment) without operator. 1 - Materials Handlers 2 - Excavators 3 - Kerb & Slab Lifters 4 - Dumper/Skip Loaders 5 - Rollers 6 - Multi-Tyred Rollers 7 - Pumps 8 - Compactors 9 - Compressors and Air Tools 10 - Breakers 11 - Drilling and Fixing Equipment 12 - Saws / Cutters 13 - Concreting Equipment 14 - Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts 15 - Trench Support/Access Equipment 16 - Generators and Floodlights 17 - Temporary Site and Office Accommodation 18 - Horticultural and Forestry Equipment 19 - Other items As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: [espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal](http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal) The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '536\_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 local time, 15/03/2021 Additional information: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '536\_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 local time, 15/03/2021 Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/37286c03-298c-4950-af45-afb05fed7651) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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