- Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
- Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
- Lot 3. Non operated Plant
- Lot 4. Non operated Tipper trucks
- Lot 5. Operated Tipper trucks
- Lot 6. Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)
- Lot 7. Small Tools
- Lot 8. Access Equipment
- Lot 9. Fuel Tanks
- Lot 10. Welfare Units
Scope
Reference
OPEN2025671
Description
The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers all of the Council's requirements for the hiring of construction plant and equipment and vehicles and welfare units
The Contract is split into 10 Lots and Contractors may submit a bid in respect of individual pieces of equipment within the Lots. Detailed below are the categories of plant/equipment included within each Lot. All equipment must comply fully with all British and European regulations and standards at the time of hire.
Up to a maximum of 5 Contractors will be awarded to each piece of plant or equipment on the Framework based on the ranked score achieved.
Delivery of the equipment will mainly be at locations throughout Gateshead but may extend to other parts of the region. This will be specified at the time of order.
The equipment is split in to the following lots;
Lot 1 - Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Lot 2 - Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Lot 3 - Non operated Plant
Lot 4 - Non operated Tipper trucks
Lot 5 - Operated Tipper trucks
Lot 6 - Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)
Lot 7 Small Tools
Lot 8 - Access Equipment
Lot 9 - Fuel Tanks
Lot 10 - Accommodation
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
We are considering an OPEN framework for this contract, we would have an initial period of two years with the framework reopening for new bids every two years for the maximum of 8 years.
We may add new lots and equipment within lots each time we open the framework.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
It is a ranked framework for each piece of equipment with in the lots suppliers will be ranked 1-5 and rankings can change depending on price increases through the contract.
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Description
Supply of Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,240,000 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. Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Description
Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Plant to cover operated machinery
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 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. Non operated Plant
Description
Provision of non operated plant
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 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. Non operated Tipper trucks
Description
Provision of non operated tipper trucks
Lot value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 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. Operated Tipper trucks
Description
Provision of Operated Tipper trucks
Lot value (estimated)
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 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. Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)
Description
Provision of Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 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. Small Tools
Description
Provision of the rental of small tools
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 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. Access Equipment
Description
Provision for the hire of access equipment
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 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. Fuel Tanks
Description
Provision of fuel tanks
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 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. Welfare Units
Description
Provision of Welfare Units
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 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
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 December 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Lot 3. Non operated Plant
Lot 4. Non operated Tipper trucks
Lot 5. Operated Tipper trucks
Lot 6. Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne)
Lot 7. Small Tools
Lot 8. Access Equipment
Lot 9. Fuel Tanks
Lot 10. Welfare Units
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 September 2025
Enquiry deadline
15 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Search for FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF HIGHWAYS AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT EQUIPMENT, AND WELFARE UNITS and ensure you are viewing the Gateshead Council opportunity
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 October 2025
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
All tender documents will be available via the OPEN procurement platform https://www.open-uk.org/
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government