Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-75d2-7236-9fad-0e165f796e1e/tc176-plant-and-equipment-hire-operated-and-unoperated closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TC176 Plant and Equipment Hire Operated and unoperated [The Borough Council of Bolton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-borough-council-of-bolton) Estimated value £2,500,000 Published 3 Apr 2020 Deadline Closed 4 May 2020 ## 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 The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Plant and Equipment Hire (operated and un-operated) which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Tenders may not be considered which do not comply with the Authority's Terms and Conditions (the "Legal Contract") applicable to this Framework Agreement, which are shown as an attachment to this document for downloading This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint up to 2 contractor per Lot on the Framework Agreement. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x twelve month periods. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 August 2020. The Framework Agreement has been divided into 7 Lots. The tender is advertised on The Chest ([the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk)) ## CPV classification Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/777fcd80-c985-461a-a032-250584cce47c) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The Borough Council of Bolton: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-borough-council-of-bolton) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Firefighting vehicles – VG Asbach - HLF 10 · VG Asbach · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-eb96-7083-91e7-24f09e1e5cb6/germany-firefighting-vehicles-vg-asbach-hlf-10) [Dumper trucks – Autobasculante pentru activitati aeroportuare · Compania Nationala Aeroporturi Bucuresti SA · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6319-7333-979f-903a976c36b1/romania-dumper-trucks-autobasculante-pentru-activitati-aeroportuare) [Minibuses – Furnizare Microbuze școlare pentru unități de învățământ speciale · Județul Suceava · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7579-708f-b64e-33234038ed3a/romania-minibuses-furnizare-microbuze-scolare-pentru-unitati-de-invatamant-s) [Urban furniture – Raamovereenkomst voor het leveren van straatmeubilair · Antwerpen · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca6b-711e-95cb-54df9518ce4e/belgium-urban-furniture-raamovereenkomst-voor-het-leveren-van-straatmeubilai) [Rolling stock – Dodávka vozidel BEMU121-150 a EMU121-150 · RegioJet a.s. · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aca6-73f8-ad6c-9162bd28b22d/czechia-rolling-stock-dodavka-vozidel-bemu121-150-a-emu121-150) [Engine parts – Rezervni dijelovi za propelere KaMeWa za m/t Zadar · Jadrolinija · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-673e-71dd-88e2-447641d5f588/croatia-engine-parts-rezervni-dijelovi-za-propelere-kamewa-za-mt-zadar)