- Lot 1. LOT 1 - Wheeled or Tracked Pavers and Mini-Pavers (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 2. LOT 2 - Wheeled 180° Mechanical Excavators with Extending Back Hoe ‘4 in 1’ Front Bucket and Pallet Forks (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 3. LOT 3 - Tracked Mini-Excavators (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 4. LOT 4 - Tracked Excavators 8-35tonnes operating weight (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 5. LOT 5 - Flail Type Grass Cutting Machines complete with Tractors (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 6. LOT 6 - Tractor-Mounted Shredders complete with Tractors (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 7. LOT 7 - Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP) (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 8. LOT 8 - HGV Vacuum Tankers (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 9. LOT 9 - HGV Tippers (with Driver)
- Lot 10. LOT 10 - HGV Road Sweepers (with Driver)
- Lot 11. LOT 11 - HGVs with Body-Mounted Crane (HIAB) (with Driver / Operator)
- Lot 12. LOT 12 - Road Rollers (Deadweight) with Scarifiers (without Driver / Operator)
- Lot 13. LOT 13 - Vibrating Rollers (without Operator)
- Lot 14. LOT 14 - Vibrating Plate Compactors (without Operator)
- Lot 15. LOT 15 - Tracked Mini-Excavators (without Operator)
- Lot 16. LOT 16 - Telescopic Handlers (Salt & Muck Shift) (without Operator)
- Lot 17. LOT 17 - Diesel-powered Dumpers (without Driver / Operator)
- Lot 18. LOT 18 - Concrete Mixers
- Lot 19. LOT 19 - Portable Toilets
- Lot 20. LOT 20 - Site Containers / Site Offices
- Lot 21. LOT 21 - Security Fencing & Crowd Control Barriers
Scope
Description
Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced suppliers / contractors on a framework basis for the purpose of hiring plant vehicles and associated machinery, both with and without an operator. The requirement includes heavy plant machinery such as excavators, gully emptiers, sweepers, telehandlers, rollers and dumpers.
Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years. As this is a framework arrangement, the values of potential spend for each individual lot cannot be specified.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend Framework for up to a further 2 years in 12-month increments.
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. LOT 1 - Wheeled or Tracked Pavers and Mini-Pavers (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Wheeled or Tracked Pavers and Mini-Pavers with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. LOT 2 - Wheeled 180° Mechanical Excavators with Extending Back Hoe '4 in 1' Front Bucket and Pallet Forks (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Wheeled 180° Mechanical Excavators with Extending Back Hoe '4 in 1' Front Bucket and Pallet Forks, with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. LOT 3 - Tracked Mini-Excavators (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Tracked Mini-Excavators with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. LOT 4 - Tracked Excavators 8-35tonnes operating weight (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Tracked Excavators 8-35tonnes operating weight with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. LOT 5 - Flail Type Grass Cutting Machines complete with Tractors (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Flail Type Grass Cutting Machines complete with Tractors and a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. LOT 6 - Tractor-Mounted Shredders complete with Tractors (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Tractor-Mounted Shredders complete with Tractors and a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. LOT 7 - Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP) (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP) with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. LOT 8 - HGV Vacuum Tankers (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of HGV Vacuum Tankers with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. LOT 9 - HGV Tippers (with Driver)
Description
This lot is for the hire of HGV Tippers with a Driver.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. LOT 10 - HGV Road Sweepers (with Driver)
Description
This lot is for the hire of HGV Road Sweepers with a Driver.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. LOT 11 - HGVs with Body-Mounted Crane (HIAB) (with Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of HGVs with Body-Mounted Crane (HIAB) with a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. LOT 12 - Road Rollers (Deadweight) with Scarifiers (without Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Road Rollers (Deadweight) with Scarifiers without a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 13. LOT 13 - Vibrating Rollers (without Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Vibrating Rollers without an Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 14. LOT 14 - Vibrating Plate Compactors (without Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Vibrating Plate Compactors without an Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 15. LOT 15 - Tracked Mini-Excavators (without Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Tracked Mini-Excavators without an Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 16. LOT 16 - Telescopic Handlers (Salt & Muck Shift) (without Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Telescopic Handlers (Salt & Muck Shift) without an Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 17. LOT 17 - Diesel-powered Dumpers (without Driver / Operator)
Description
This lot is for the hire of Diesel-powered Dumpers without a Driver / Operator.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 18. LOT 18 - Concrete Mixers
Description
This lot is for the hire of Concrete Mixers.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 19. LOT 19 - Portable Toilets
Description
This lot is for the hire of Portable Toilets.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 79952000 - Event services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 20. LOT 20 - Site Containers / Site Offices
Description
This lot is for the hire of Site Containers / Site Offices.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 79952000 - Event services
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 21. LOT 21 - Security Fencing & Crowd Control Barriers
Description
This lot is for Security Fencing & Crowd Control Barriers.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 79952000 - Event services
Same for all lots
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
0%
Framework operation description
The Council will operate two Selection Processes, namely Direct Award (the primary selection process) and Competitive Selection Process, as detailed in the Framework Agreement.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. LOT 1 - Wheeled or Tracked Pavers and Mini-Pavers (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 2. LOT 2 - Wheeled 180° Mechanical Excavators with Extending Back Hoe '4 in 1' Front Bucket and Pallet Forks (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 3. LOT 3 - Tracked Mini-Excavators (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 4. LOT 4 - Tracked Excavators 8-35tonnes operating weight (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 5. LOT 5 - Flail Type Grass Cutting Machines complete with Tractors (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 6. LOT 6 - Tractor-Mounted Shredders complete with Tractors (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 7. LOT 7 - Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP) (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 8. LOT 8 - HGV Vacuum Tankers (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 9. LOT 9 - HGV Tippers (with Driver)
Lot 10. LOT 10 - HGV Road Sweepers (with Driver)
Lot 11. LOT 11 - HGVs with Body-Mounted Crane (HIAB) (with Driver / Operator)
Lot 12. LOT 12 - Road Rollers (Deadweight) with Scarifiers (without Driver / Operator)
Lot 13. LOT 13 - Vibrating Rollers (without Operator)
Lot 14. LOT 14 - Vibrating Plate Compactors (without Operator)
Lot 15. LOT 15 - Tracked Mini-Excavators (without Operator)
Lot 16. LOT 16 - Telescopic Handlers (Salt & Muck Shift) (without Operator)
Lot 17. LOT 17 - Diesel-powered Dumpers (without Driver / Operator)
Lot 18. LOT 18 - Concrete Mixers
Lot 19. LOT 19 - Portable Toilets
Lot 20. LOT 20 - Site Containers / Site Offices
Lot 21. LOT 21 - Security Fencing & Crowd Control Barriers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
ETENDERWALES PORTAL - This procurement exercise will be conducted via the eTenderWales portal and tenders must be submitted electronically at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.
To access the tender documentation, interested parties are required to register on eTenderWales. To assist interested parties in locating this opportunity on eTenderWales, the project code is 'project_60153' and the ITT code is 'itt_119223'.
BUSINESS WALES SUPPORT - Business Wales can offer independent advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. For more information or support, please contact Business Wales on 01656 868500 or by email at: trading@businesswales.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 90.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Carmarthenshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVL-7854-TMRZ
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Darren King
Email: dking@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales