Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b85-56a9-7247-beb5-807de7ae2cd0/operated-plant-framework-2021-2025 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Operated Plant Framework 2021-2025 [Cumbria County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) Open field Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 19 May 2021 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 The Council wishes to procure a framework for the hire of a range of operated plant to support an in-house delivery model of highway maintenance. The framework will have 6 lots based on District Council boundaries as follows: • Lot 1 - Allerdale • Lot 2 - Barrow • Lot 3 - Carlisle • Lot 4 - Copeland • Lot 5 - Eden • Lot 6 - South Lakeland Each Lot will have three sub-lots related to different categories of plant as follows: • Sub-lot A - Wagons • Sub-lot B - Tractor Loaders & Excavators • Sub-lot C - Road Sweepers • Sub-lot D - Road Surfacing Equipment (New Lot) Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN545012) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. The documents will be available to view from 16:00 BST Friday 21st May 2021. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Cumbria County Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. In this respect Cumbria County Council welcomes expressions of interest from ethnic minority, disabled and other diverse business communities and the voluntary sector. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the Authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: - not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and - to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. Read full description ## CPV classification Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/65ea7344-7237-4699-b8a7-af28d49935d3) 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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