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title: "Provision of Plant Hire Services"
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# Provision of Plant Hire Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-plant-hire-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED: "Provision of Plant Hire Services". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-grid-uk-limited-coh-04508773)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 September 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction machinery and equipment, Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator, Lifting and handling equipment, Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-plant-hire-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d`

## 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/provision-of-plant-hire-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to laura.holloway@nationalgrid.com
After the Tender Notice is issued on Find a Tender, National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice.

## Description
National Grid has a requirement for the provision of Plant Hire services to support operational, capital delivery, maintenance, emergency response and infrastructure activities across the UK.
The requirement encompasses the supply, delivery, collection, maintenance and support of a wide range of plant and equipment, together with associated services.
National Grid's objectives are to secure a safe, compliant, responsive and cost-effective Plant Hire solution that supports business operations while delivering value, sustainability benefits and continuous improvement throughout the contract term.
The scope is expected to include the following service categories:
Cranes and lifting solutions
Powered access equipment
General plant and equipment
The requirement is primarily for the provision of plant and equipment hire services without operators across Cranes, Powered Access and General Plant categories.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Crane Hire
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 42410000, 43300000, 45500000, 50100000

- **Description:** Provision of crane hire and associated lifting services, including the supply of cranes and ancillary lifting equipment, contract lift and lift-planning services, mobilisation, maintenance, inspection and certification. The service includes delivery,...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: General Plant Hire
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 42410000, 43300000, 45500000, 50100000

- **Description:** Provision of managed plant and equipment hire services, including general plant, lifting equipment, MEWPs, forklifts, access platforms, ancillary lifting accessories and associated support services for construction, maintenance and operational activi...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072607-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T10:09:18.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T20:41:02.223Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d88d