Scope
Reference
SMBC 25055
Description
Sandwell MBC Highways Services is responsible for street lighting, highway maintenance, and winter maintenance across the Borough of Sandwell. Highways Services is leading this procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Supply of plant hire, covering a range of equipment including compressors, rollers, excavators, tippers, and other specialist plant required by Sandwell MBC (the "Council").Highways Services invites interested suppliers ("Tenderers") to participate in the tender process for this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will include a maximum of two suppliers, subject to the receipt of sufficient acceptable tender submissions. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring bidder, who will be designated as the Primary Contractor. The Primary Contractor will be offered all work opportunities in the first instance. If, on any occasion, the Primary Supplier is unable to provide the required plant within the three-day turnaround period, or is deemed to be underperforming, the Council reserves the right to approach the next secondary contractor appointed to the contract.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31120000 - Generators
- 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks
- 34223300 - Trailers
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 43262000 - Excavating machinery
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 43413000 - Concrete or mortar mixers
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 April 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The two (2) Tenderers achieving the highest total scores will be appointed to the contract. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring bidder, who will be designated as the Primary Contractor. The Primary Contractor will be offered all work opportunities in the first instance. A Secondary Contractor will also be appointed to provide back up support in circumstances where the Primary Contractor is either unable to deliver the required
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Please refer to criteria in the ITT documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Please refer to criteria in the ITT documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Hackwood
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government