Tender

Hire of Plant, Machinery & Equipment Framework 2026

  • Carmarthenshire County Council

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076693

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051f40 (view related notices)

Published 25 November 2025, 8:56am



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

This table contains award criteria for this lot
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

Region: UKL14 - South West Wales

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales