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title: "Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)"
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# Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-hire-of-large-plant-some-with-operator-ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbf). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Wigan Council: "Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £2,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Wigan Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/wigan-council-ons-e08000010)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 June 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator, Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- **Delivery Location:** UKD3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-hire-of-large-plant-some-with-operator-ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbf#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbf`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-hire-of-large-plant-some-with-operator-ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbf#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [the-chest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-chest.org.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-hire-of-large-plant-some-with-operator-ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbf#participate

## Description
The 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.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Backhoe Loader (with Operator)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 45500000, 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £640,000
- **Description:** 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 wi...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2030

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Paving Machine with Operator(s)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 45500000, 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £120,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2030

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Road Planer with Operator(s) and Road Sweeper with Operator
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 45500000, 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £160,000
- **Description:** 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 t...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2030

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 45500000, 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** 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 req...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2030

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Grab Wagon (with Operator)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 45500000, 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £440,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2030

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - Mobile Welfare Units
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 45500000, 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** 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.
...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F048069-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-22T15:11:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T08:05:12.495Z
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