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Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire

  • Fife Council

F01: Prior information notice (reducing time limits for receipt of tenders)

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-015123

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0657dc

Published 19 February 2026, 10:54am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Fife Council

Fife House, North Street

Glenrothes

KY7 5LT

Contact

Juliet Hall

Email

juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3451550000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.fife.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire

Reference number

EF0110

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 44211110 - Cabins

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Fife Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise within the next 12 months for the hire of plant, equipment and site accommodation hire.

As part of the early development process, the Council is seeking views and information from the market.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ad-hoc Equipment hire

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Ad-hoc equipment hire

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Contract Equipment hire (long term hire)

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract Equipment Hire (long term hire)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Self-drive Plant

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Self drive plant including but not limited to dumpers, backhoe loaders and excavators

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated plant - tippers

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated vehicles - tippers.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated Vehicle (Road sweepers)

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34921100 - Road sweepers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated vehicles - (road sweepers)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Lo Loaders)

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Surfacing plant)

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of Operated Plant - Surfacing Plant

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Planers)

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43312000 - Road-surfacing machinery

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of Operated Plant - Planers

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 9

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services for building services

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated support services;

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44211110 - Cabins

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Welfare accommodation & safe storage containers complete with associated support services for Roads and transportation services

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Portable Traffic Lights Hire

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34996100 - Traffic lights

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of portable traffic lights

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tractors (Winter)

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 16700000 - Tractors

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of tractors (winter)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated plant - Specialist Equipment

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Specialist Equipment, including:

Pothole Pro

Air Hydro Vac

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Backhoe loaders & Excavators)

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Operated Plant (JCBs & Excavators)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Operated Plant - Crane Lorry

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated plant - HIAB

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

29 May 2026


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

31 July 2026


Section six. Complementary information

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

Interested parties should complete the attached questionnaire and send it to the following email: juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk

The deadline for interested parties to return the questionnaire is 10th March 2026

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822829.

(SC Ref:822829)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Kirkcaldy

KY1 1XQ

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session