- Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavators (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
Description
The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers the Council's requirements for the hiring of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Description
For the rental of Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets.
Lot value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 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
Hire of Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 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
Hire of Non operated Plant
Lot value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 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
Cancelled - no contracts will be awarded related to this lot
Lot 5. Operated Tipper trucks
Description
Hire of Operated Tipper trucks - this will be lot 4 in our contract documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 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)
Cancelled - no contracts will be awarded related to this lot
Lot 7. Small Tools
Description
Hire of Small Tools this will be lot 5 in our contract documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 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
Hire of Access Equipment - this will be lot 6 in our contract documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 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
Hire of Fuel Tanks
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 10. Welfare Units
Description
Hire of Welfare Units - this will be Lot 8 in our contract documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 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
1%
Framework operation description
Suppliers will be ranked 1-5 for each piece of equipment
We will use the cheapest option for each piece of equipment in each lot.
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 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
Lot 3. Non operated Plant
Lot 5. Operated Tipper trucks
Lot 7. Small Tools
Lot 8. Access Equipment
Lot 9. Fuel Tanks
Lot 10. Welfare Units
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Search for the framework title Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units and ensure you are bidding on the Gateshead Council Opportunity
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 January 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality will be pass/fail |
Quality |
| Price | Cheapest price of equipment will be ranked 1-5 |
Price |
Weighting description
Pass/fail
Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.)
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| quality | Quality will be marked pass fail |
Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
Pass/fail
Lot 3. Non operated Plant
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| quality | Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
Pass/Fail
Lot 5. Operated Tipper trucks
Lot 7. Small Tools
Lot 9. Fuel Tanks
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
pass/fail
Lot 8. Access Equipment
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Weighting description
pass/fail
Lot 10. Welfare Units
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
Pass/Fail
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government