Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c09-5d4c-72e8-8945-8e3053087ee1/536-16-hire-of-plant-without-operator awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 536\_16 Hire of Plant (without operator) [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 22 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 7 Oct 2016 ## 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 Tenders are invited for a framework contract allowing for the hire of a variety of plant (without operator) which will be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire, Rutland and surrounding areas. This will also include Coventry City Council. Work in other areas nationally is also intended. The scope of the requirement encompasses approx. 40 different categories of plant and whilst essentially a direct award, call-off arrangement, it is also enabled for the use of further competitions, if customers so wish. The framework will be a multi-lot, multi-supplier agreement covering a wide array of plant and small equipment for hire. Established for both primary user, Leicestershire County Council (LCC) and other nationally eligible customers. Lot No: 1 - Materials Handlers ### Lot No: 2 - Excavators Lot No: 3 - Kerb & Slab Lifters Lot No: 4 - Dumper/Skip Loaders ### Lot No: 5 - Rollers Lot No: 6 - Multi Tyred Roller ### Lot No: 7 - Pumps ### Lot No: 8 - Compactors Lot No: 9 - Compressors and Air Tools ### Lot No: 10 - Breakers Lot No: 11 - Drilling and Fixing Equipment ### Lot No: 12 - Saws / Cutter ### Lot No: 13 - Concreting Equipment ### Lot No: 14 - Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts Lot No: 15 - Trench Support/Access Equipment ### Lot No: 16 - Generators/Floodlights Lot No: 17 - Temporary Site and Office Accommodation Lot No: 18 - Horticultural and Forestry Equipment ### Lot No: 19 - Other items An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/12504fe4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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