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# Framework for the Hire of Operated and Self-Operated Plant Machinery

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-hire-of-operated-and-self-operated-plant-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-034c9c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Dorset Council: "Framework for the Hire of Operated and Self-Operated Plant Machinery". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Aug 2022, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Dorset Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/dorset-council-ons-e06000059)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 August 2022 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Gully cleaning and emptying services, Hand tools, Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator, Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment, Modular and portable buildings (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKK25
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-034c9c`

## 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-operated-and-self-operated-plant-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-034c9c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FAdvert%2FIndex%3FadvertId%3D726ea991-fcea-ec11-8115-005056b64545)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-hire-of-operated-and-self-operated-plant-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-034c9c#participate

## Description
Dorset Highways discharges Dorset Council’s responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset’s network. The service manages over 3,860km of roads, as well as being responsible for everything associated with the highway such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, street lighting, bus stops, road signs & markings, traffic lights and speed limits. Within our service we improve road safety, manage the highway network, implement highway improvements, model future demands, facilitate new development, support our customers, manage on and off-street parking, develop sustainable opportunities and carry out winter maintenance.
The Highways service is delivered through a mixed economy delivery model which involves Dorset Highways working collaboratively with strategic partners. The Council has a broad range of plant and equipment hire requirements to supplement its own resources.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Plant and Operator
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Suppliers awarded to Lot 1:
PJ Andrews T/A Andrews - SME = yes
B T Wood Plant Hire - SME = yes
Brandon Hire Ltd - SME = no
Bredon Construction and Haulage (Wareham) Limited - SME = yes
Connor Construction (South West) Ltd - SME = yes
Force One Limite...

### Lot 2: Self-Drive Plant
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34144000, 34921000, 43000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Suppliers awarded to Lot 2:
PJ Andrews T/A Andrews - SME = yes
B T Wood Plant Hire - SME = yes
Brandon Hire Ltd - SME = no
Bredon Construction and Haulage (Wareham) Limited - SME = yes
Clee Hill Plant Ltd - SME = yes
Cotswold Roller Hire - SME = yes
...

### Lot 3: Small Plant
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 42650000, 44511000, 44512600
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Suppliers awarded to Lot 3:
Amberon Ltd - SME = no
PJ Andrews T/A Andrews - SME = yes
Bradfords Building Supplies Limited - SME = no
Brandon Hire Ltd - SME = no
Clee Hill Plant Ltd - SME = yes
Cotswold Roller Hire - SME = yes
Exsel Pumps - SME = yes
...

### Lot 4: Planers and Pavers
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34921000, 44512600
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Suppliers awarded to Lot 4:
B T Wood Plant Hire - SME = yes
Bredon Construction and Haulage (Wareham) Limited - SME = yes
C & G Tarmac Surfacing Ltd - SME = yes
Connor Construction (South West) Ltd - SME = yes
Curtis Contractors - SME = yes
G Crook a...

### Lot 5: Portable Building Hire
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44211100
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Suppliers awarded to Lot 5:
Brandon Hire Ltd - SME = no
Clee Hill Plant Ltd - SME = yes
Cotswold Roller Hire - SME = yes
Enable Hire Ltd - SME = yes
GAP Group Limited - SME = no
Sunbelt Rentals Ltd - SME = no
Wernick Hire - SME = no

### Lot 6: Gully Emptying and Jetting Services
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 90640000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Description:** Suppliers awarded to Lot 6:
Bredon Construction and Haulage (Wareham) Limited - SME = yes
Swanside Ltd - SME = yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** Plant and Operator (active)
  - Award id: `034375-2022-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Various suppliers**

  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Self-Drive Plant (active)
  - Award id: `034375-2022-2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Various suppliers**

  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Small Plant (active)
  - Award id: `034375-2022-3-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Various suppliers**

  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Planers and Pavers (active)
  - Award id: `034375-2022-4-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Various suppliers**

  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Portable Building Hire (active)
  - Award id: `034375-2022-5-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Various suppliers**

  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Gully Emptying and Jetting Services (active)
  - Award id: `034375-2022-6-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Various suppliers**

  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Plant and Operator (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/09/2022

- **Contract:** Self-Drive Plant (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/09/2022

- **Contract:** Small Plant (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/09/2022

- **Contract:** Planers and Pavers (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/09/2022

- **Contract:** Portable Building Hire (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/09/2022

- **Contract:** Gully Emptying and Jetting Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/09/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F034375-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-12-05T15:19:10.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T02:50:25.132Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-034c9c