Scope
Reference
535_25
Description
Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time.
For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/.
This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a client specific multi-lot, multi supplier framework agreement for the hire of plant and haulage (with operator). This is estimated to begin in November 2025.
This will seek to replace the current version of this framework, 535_21, upon its expiry, the award details for which may be viewed as follows:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003152-2022
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d0e6616d-d2d7-44d5-bcdf-483fa90c8bd3
For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 November 2025 to 22 November 2028
- Possible extension to 22 November 2029
- 4 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks
- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
- UKG33 - Coventry
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 August 2025
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government