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North East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 11
Status Active
Published 17th Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £2,000,000 |
North East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 11
Status Active
Published 17th Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06b6db |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £2,000,000 |
Scope
Description
Newcastle City Council intends to establish a ranked framework of suppliers to support the provision of both operated and non-operated plant hire services. This framework will enable the Council to efficiently procure a range of plant with or without qualified operators, to meet varying operational requirements across its services. Suppliers will be ranked based on the outcome of a competitive tender process, ensuring value for money, quality, and reliability. The framework will provide a flexible and compliant route for commissioning services as required, supporting the Council's ongoing delivery of infrastructure, maintenance, and development activities across the city.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 September 2026 to 16 September 2028
- Possible extension to 16 September 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2x 12 month extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot 1. Backhoe Loaders & Excavators
Description
Hire of Operated Backhoe Loaders and Excavators
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Tipper Wagon
Description
Hire of Operated Tipper Wagons
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Access Platforms
Description
Hire of Operated Access Platforms
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Skid Steer
Description
Hire of operated Skid Steer
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Dumpers
Description
Hire of Non-Operated Dumpers
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Ride on Rollers
Description
Hire of non-operated ride on rollers
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Bowsers
Description
Hire of Non-operated Bowsers
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Forklifts
Description
Hire of Non-operated Forklifts
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Mini-Excavators
Description
Hire of Non-operated Mini-Excavators
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Access Platforms Self Drive
Description
Hire of Non-operated Access Platforms (Self-drive)
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Wood Chippers
Description
Hire of non-operated Wood Chippers
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Ranked framework for Hire of Operated and Non-Operated Plant
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Backhoe Loaders & Excavators
Lot 2. Tipper Wagon
Lot 3. Access Platforms
Lot 4. Skid Steer
Lot 5. Dumpers
Lot 6. Ride on Rollers
Lot 7. Bowsers
Lot 8. Forklifts
Lot 9. Mini-Excavators
Lot 10. Access Platforms Self Drive
Lot 11. Wood Chippers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 July 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 July 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 August 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Backhoe Loaders & Excavators
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 70% |
| Quality | Price | 30% |
Lot 2. Tipper Wagon
Lot 3. Access Platforms
Lot 4. Skid Steer
Lot 5. Dumpers
Lot 6. Ride on Rollers
Lot 7. Bowsers
Lot 8. Forklifts
Lot 9. Mini-Excavators
Lot 10. Access Platforms Self Drive
Lot 11. Wood Chippers
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 70% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement.team [at] newcastle.gov.uk
Website: /
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
