Official UK procurement notice
Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)
Authority: Wigan Council (Local council)
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe objective of this tender process is to establish a Framework for the hire of various types of large plant to Wigan Council. Some of the items of plant must be provided with an Operator. The Framework will comprise of the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator)
Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s))
Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator)
Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator)
Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator)
Lot 6 - Mobile Welfare Units
It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 2 suppliers to each Lot (Wigan Council will not be bound to appoint more than 2 suppliers to each Lot), provided there are sufficient compliant and satisfactory responses received under the tender process. Tenderers may apply for one, some or all Lots.
The Framework will run for 4 years.
CPV: Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation · Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework
It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 2 suppliers to each Lot (Wigan Council will not be bound to appoint more than 2 suppliers to each Lot), provided there are sufficient compliant and satisfactory responses received under the tender process. The supplier that submits the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) bid for a particular Lot will be appointed as the first ranked supplier on that Lot, and so on.
Call-Off Contracts will be awarded on a cascade basis, in that the supplier who submits the Most Advantageous Tender will be appointed as the first supplier for any work requirements arising from a Lot. The first supplier will be contacted in the first instance by the Authority in respect of any requirements for Services; should the first supplier not have the capacity and /or capability and/or not be willing to provide the Services then the Authority would then contact the second supplier, etc... in respect of the service requirements.
To ensure that Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME's) are not inadvertently disadvantaged in the procurement process, it is not essential that bidding organisations are able to meet the full indicative ordering requirement when applying for a particular Lot as described in the Specification document (Part 3 - Lot Specifications).
By appointing to The Framework, the Council does not guarantee any volume or specific value of work. Actual purchase volumes may be higher or lower than those stated dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework. The Council is not bound to the use of the Framework for all requirements and reserves the right to tender separately or use other frameworks when necessary.
On the very occasional event that alternative items of plant within the Lots covered by this Framework are required by Wigan Council, which are not covered by the specifications detailed within the Invitation to Tender documentation, then Wigan Council reserves the right to conduct a competitive selection process amongst those suppliers on the relevant Lot. Where such a process is undertaken, it will allow all capable suppliers within the applicable lot(s) to be invited to submit a Further Competition tender, which will be assessed against the Award Criteria detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation, to award a call-off contract for the requirements.
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Backhoe Loader (with Operator)Published value£640,000
Indicatively, hire of 2 Backhoe Loaders (each for 37 hours per week) each financial year, dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.
Each machine will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials.
The item of plant (Backhoe Loader) will be supplied with a suitably competent driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations. As a minimum this will include: JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver - Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for the above category.
Where possible, the Provider(s) should provide Operators with experience of carrying out highway maintenance work.
Backhoe Loaders supplied must be capable of attaching a hydraulic breaker to the backhoe.
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, evidence is required to demonstrate maintenance of a healthy supply chain with subcontractors and the procedures used to ensure performance of the contract.
Staff Payment Practices - all operatives and staff directly involved in the provision of the services will, as a minimum, be paid the national living wage. This requirement also applies in respect of any staff provided through the use of sub-contractors.
Modern Slavery declaration / Artificial Intelligence declaration, assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Lot #2Paving Machine with Operator(s)Published value£120,000
Indicatively, Wigan Council will be looking to hire an appropriately sized Paving Machine at various times through the financial year; however, this is dependent on workflow. Indicatively, this could be around 8 times per year, generally for one day per order. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.
Each machine will primarily be used to assist with highway maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve paving bituminous materials to a specified depth on Wigan Council's carriageway network. There may be occasions where the Paving Machine will be required to work on footway pavements and car parking areas.
The item of plant (Paving Machine) will be supplied with a suitably competent Driver/Operative(s). Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations. As a minimum this will include: Road Paver Driver - Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate.
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, evidence is required to demonstrate maintenance of a healthy supply chain with subcontractors and the procedures used to ensure performance of the contract.
Staff Payment Practices - all operatives and staff directly involved in the provision of the services will, as a minimum, be paid the national living wage. This requirement also applies in respect of any staff provided through the use of sub-contractors.
Modern Slavery declaration / Artificial Intelligence declaration, assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Lot #3Road Planer with Operator(s) and Road Sweeper with OperatorPublished value£160,000
Indicatively, hire of appropriately sized Road Planers at various times throughout the financial year; however, this is dependent on workflow. Indicatively, this could be around 10 times per year (up to 350mm milling width) and 3 times per year (up to 1,000mm milling width), generally for one day per order. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.
Each machine will primarily be used to assist with highway maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve planing to a specified depth on Wigan Council's carriageway network. There may be occasions where the Planer will be required to work on footway pavements and car parking areas.
The item of plant (Road Planer) will be supplied with a suitably competent Driver/Operative. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations. As a minimum this will include: Road Planer Driver - Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate.
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, evidence is required to demonstrate maintenance of a healthy supply chain with subcontractors and the procedures used to ensure performance of the contract.
Staff Payment Practices - all operatives and staff directly involved in the provision of the services will, as a minimum, be paid the national living wage. This requirement also applies in respect of any staff provided through the use of sub-contractors.
Modern Slavery declaration / Artificial Intelligence declaration, assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Lot #4HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator)Published value£400,000
Indicatively, 3 to 5 days hire per week (for an 8 wheel HGV tipper) dependent on workflow. More than one tipper may need to be hired on the same day. Prices will also be sought for the hire of a 6 wheel tipper on an as need basis. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.
The vehicle will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The vehicle will be primarily used to dispose site spoil and travelling to disposal centres within the borough of Wigan.
The item of plant (HGV tipper 8x4/6x4) will be supplied with a driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations. As a minimum this will include: Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver - RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, evidence is required to demonstrate maintenance of a healthy supply chain with subcontractors and the procedures used to ensure performance of the contract.
Staff Payment Practices - all operatives and staff directly involved in the provision of the services will, as a minimum, be paid the national living wage. This requirement also applies in respect of any staff provided through the use of sub-contractors.
Modern Slavery declaration / Artificial Intelligence declaration, assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Lot #5Grab Wagon (with Operator)Published value£440,000
Indicatively, hire of 1 vehicle per day on an as need basis dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.
The vehicle will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The vehicle will also be required to move smaller items of plant either by lifting or towing which include, generators, towable pumps and small road rollers (e.g., Bomag 80).
The item of plant (Grab wagon) will be supplied with a driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations. As a minimum this will include: Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver - ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, evidence is required to demonstrate maintenance of a healthy supply chain with subcontractors and the procedures used to ensure performance of the contract.
Staff Payment Practices - all operatives and staff directly involved in the provision of the services will, as a minimum, be paid the national living wage. This requirement also applies in respect of any staff provided through the use of sub-contractors.
Modern Slavery declaration / Artificial Intelligence declaration, assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Lot #6Mobile Welfare UnitsPublished value£100,000
Indicatively, hire of 2 units, with each welfare unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks, dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.
Each unit will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials.
Delivery of the Welfare Unit will be direct to site at a location within the borough of Wigan. There may be an occasion where the delivery location or travel location my fall outside of the borough boundary of Wigan. The Welfare Unit will normally remain on site for a period of up to 2 weeks, but this is dependent on the nature of the work and can vary either way.
There will be a requirement for the supplier(s) appointed to this Lot to relocate welfare units, with each unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks.
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, evidence is required to demonstrate maintenance of a healthy supply chain with subcontractors and the procedures used to ensure performance of the contract.
Staff Payment Practices - all operatives and staff directly involved in the provision of the services will, as a minimum, be paid the national living wage. This requirement also applies in respect of any staff provided through the use of sub-contractors.
Modern Slavery declaration / Artificial Intelligence declaration, assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality and Social Value: 40%
- Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality and Social Value: The award criteria for Quality and Social Value will account for 40% of the overall marks, applied on a per Lot basis.
- Price: The award criteria for Price will account for 60% of the overall marks, applied on a per Lot basis.
- Economic & financial standing
The bidder, and their Associated Persons identified in relation to the proposed Framework, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform). Responses will be assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Evidence of financial stability of the bidder assessed in line with the supplier suitability assessment in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The bidder must hold, or commit to obtain prior to the award of the Framework, the following levels of insurance cover: * Employer's Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year; * Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10 million in respect of each and every claim, unlimited in any one year.
Bidders which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 ("Transparency in supply chains etc") of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("the Act") need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience which demonstrates sufficient technical and professional ability and experience.
Staff Training, Qualifications and Accreditations - all operatives and staff who will be involved in providing the services for the Lots for which you are applying must have attained and shall hold throughout the duration of the Framework the following qualifications:
- Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator) - JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver: Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for this category of plant. / * Lot 2 - Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) - Road Paver Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 3 - Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) - Road Planer Driver: Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. / * Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver: RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). / * Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator) - Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver: ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC).
Experience of sub-contractor management - where the bidder is to sub-contract a proportion of the c…
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 6 Jan 2026, 09:19 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 May 2026, 16:11 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 8 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
DN815285 / PA055- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-048069- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Risks
Reputational Risk
- Cybersecurity Threats - A data breach or system compromise could damage public trust and the authority's reputation.
- Supply Chain Disruption - Failure to deliver equipment on time may lead to negative publicity and stakeholder dissatisfaction.
Corporate Risk
- Regulatory or Policy Changes - Non-compliance with new health and safety or environmental regulations could expose the organisation to legal and reputational consequences.
- Dependency on Third Parties - Poor performance by subcontractors could undermine organisational credibility and governance.
Operational Risk
- Workforce Availability - Shortages of skilled staff could disrupt service continuity and operational efficiency.
- Environmental Events - Severe weather or climate-related incidents may impact logistics and delivery schedules.
- Technology Obsolescence - Outdated equipment could hinder service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Financial Risk
- Economic Volatility - Inflation or price fluctuations in materials and energy costs could increase contract costs and strain budgets.
- Supply Chain Disruption - Delays may lead to additional costs for expedited delivery or alternative sourcing.
Health and Safety Risk
- Regulatory or Policy Changes - Changes in safety standards could require urgent compliance measures.
- Technology Obsolescence - Outdated or non-compliant equipment could pose safety hazards to users.
- Environmental Events - Severe weather could create unsafe conditions for delivery and installation teams.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 16 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
The Chest procurement portal - www.the-chest.org.uk ↗
Timeline
6 Jan 2026 → 1 Oct 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published294 days ago6 Jan 2026, 09:19 GMT
- Next notice expected270 days ago30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published158 days ago22 May 2026, 15:09 BST
- Clarification questions by133 days ago16 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends125 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by49 days ago8 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts27 days ago1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Jan 2026- Pipeline notice published6 Jan 2026, 09:19 GMTUK1
- Tender notice published22 May 2026, 15:09 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active22 May 2026, 15:09 BST
- Procurement method changed22 May 2026, 15:09 BST
- Deadline published: 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST22 May 2026, 15:09 BST
- Tender notice published22 May 2026, 16:11 BSTUK4
Published amendments (1)
The link to the Associated tender documents on our procurement portal has been included in the Documents section of this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications The advert for this opportunity can be viewed on our procurement portal The Chest at the web address provided. Interested suppliers will need to click 'Login and register interest in this opportunity' to view the associated tender documents. Submission of bids will also be made …
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender