Official UK procurement notice
Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Framework
Authority: NY HIGHWAYS LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNorth Yorkshire Highways (NYH) requires a Framework Agreement for the hire of non‑operated plant, tools, welfare units and telehandlers, together with the servicing, repair, maintenance and calibration of NYH‑owned plant and equipment. The framework will support highways maintenance operations across seven operational areas in North Yorkshire.
The framework will operate for an initial term of two years, with options to extend for up to two further one‑year periods, and is divided into five lots covering plant hire, small tools and equipment, welfare units, telehandlers and the maintenance of NYH‑owned assets.
Suppliers must provide modern, safe and fully compliant equipment with all required certification, alongside planned and emergency response services, including delivery, breakdown support and replacement equipment where required. The framework will ensure continuous access to reliable equipment and responsive support services essential to the delivery of highways maintenance activities across North Yorkshire.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 5 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Hand tools · Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment · Miscellaneous hand tools · Modular and portable buildings · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of machinery
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Sept 2026
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1PlantPlannedRenewal
The hire of non-operated plant and attachments to support highway maintenance operations across North Yorkshire. Equipment includes air compressors, compaction rollers, dumpers and attachments. All equipment must meet maximum vibration ratings of 5 m/s² and noise ratings of 85 dB(A). Suppliers must provide both planned hire and 24/7 emergency response capability, with replacement or breakdown response within 2 hours or by the start of the next working day, whichever is sooner.
Lot #2Tool HirePlannedRenewal
The hire of tools and small powered equipment to support highway maintenance operations across North Yorkshire. Equipment includes petrol-powered and hydraulic breakers (minimum 20kg), hydraulic power packs and associated tools. All equipment must meet maximum vibration and noise standards. Suppliers must provide both planned hire and 24/7 emergency response, with replacement within 4 hours or by the start of the next working day, whichever is sooner.
Lot #3Welfare UnitsPlannedRenewal
The hire of portable toilets, mobile welfare units and van-based welfare units for use at NYH depots and highway maintenance sites across North Yorkshire. Weekly servicing is required, including emptying and cleansing, waste disposal, and supply and replenishment of chemicals, water and cleaning materials.
Lot #4Telehandler HirePlannedRenewal
The hire of self-propelled telehandlers with a maximum reach of 7 metres and minimum lift capacity of 3.1 tonnes, unless otherwise specified. All machines must comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and be supplied with a valid certificate of thorough examination. Emergency replacement is required within 2 hours.
Lot #5Servicing and Maintenance of NYH Owned PlantPlannedRenewal
The maintenance, servicing, repair and recalibration of all NYH-owned plant and equipment across North Yorkshire. The supplier is responsible for provision of all required parts and materials and must ensure equipment remains in a safe, fully operational condition at all times. Response to breakdown or service requests is required within 4 hours or by the start of the next working day, whichever is sooner.
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The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (1)
- quality: The framework will be evaluated on quality only at tender stage. Suppliers must demonstrate that they meet or exceed clearly defined quality criteria covering capability, compliance and the ability to meet NYH service standards. Pricing will be tested at call-off stage via direct award based on lowest modelled price
- “Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Pipeline intelligence · planning stage: how this market runs before the tender is published
How NY HIGHWAYS LIMITED buys Mining, quarrying and construction machinery (CPV 43), and who usually turns up
NY HIGHWAYS LIMITED’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Mining, quarrying and construction machinery (CPV 43) →
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Lot #1PlantCPV 43000000Estimate not published
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Sunbelt Rentals LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Excavator hire - East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hire Station Limited t/a Brandon Hire StationEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Small Plant and Tool Hire - North | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| GAP Group LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Telehandler Hire - Harrogate | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Grafton Merchanting GB LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Welfare Unit Hire – East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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Lot #2Tool HireCPV 43000000Estimate not published
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Sunbelt Rentals LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Excavator hire - East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hire Station Limited t/a Brandon Hire StationEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Small Plant and Tool Hire - North | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| GAP Group LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Telehandler Hire - Harrogate | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Grafton Merchanting GB LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Welfare Unit Hire – East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
Lot #3Welfare UnitsCPV 43000000Estimate not published
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Sunbelt Rentals LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Excavator hire - East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hire Station Limited t/a Brandon Hire StationEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Small Plant and Tool Hire - North | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| GAP Group LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Telehandler Hire - Harrogate | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Grafton Merchanting GB LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Welfare Unit Hire – East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
Lot #4Telehandler HireCPV 43000000Estimate not published
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Sunbelt Rentals LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Excavator hire - East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hire Station Limited t/a Brandon Hire StationEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Small Plant and Tool Hire - North | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| GAP Group LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Telehandler Hire - Harrogate | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Grafton Merchanting GB LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Welfare Unit Hire – East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
Lot #5Servicing and Maintenance of NYH Owned PlantCPV 43000000Estimate not published
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative. The bar shows 76 past lots.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid0%
2–313%
4–641%
7+46%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
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Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Sunbelt Rentals LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Excavator hire - East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hire Station Limited t/a Brandon Hire StationEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Small Plant and Tool Hire - North | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| GAP Group LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Telehandler Hire - Harrogate | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Grafton Merchanting GB LtdEarlier contract | Provision of Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Frameworknotice published Jun 2021 | Welfare Unit Hire – East | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Planned procurement
- 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
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 5 Aug 2026
- First published
- 8 Apr 2026, 12:40 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Apr 2026, 13:09 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Aug 2026
- Authority reference
600-NYH-OO- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-031927- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067de7Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
8 Apr 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 5 dates- Planning notice published195 days ago8 Apr 2026, 12:40 BST
- Tender notice expected171 days ago1 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends143 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Award decision expected by79 days ago1 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts49 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Apr 2026- Planned procurement notice published8 Apr 2026, 12:40 BSTUK3
- Preliminary market engagement notice published8 Apr 2026, 13:09 BSTUK2
- Published value published: £2,678,0008 Apr 2026, 13:09 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender