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# T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2648-framework-for-the-hire-of-ancillary-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Belfast City Council: "T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £375,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Belfast City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/belfast-city-council-ons-n09000003)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £375,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 5 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, Event services, Generators, Insulated wire and cable, Lifting and handling equipment (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKN, UKN06
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2648-framework-for-the-hire-of-ancillary-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3`

## Before you bid
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- **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/t2648-framework-for-the-hire-of-ancillary-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2648-framework-for-the-hire-of-ancillary-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-0583d3#participate

## Description
Belfast City Council requires a framework for the hire of ancillary equipment, the maximum number of suppliers to be appointed onto the framework will be 5 suppliers.
Belfast City Council has issued this ITT in connection with a competitive tendering procedure being conducted in accordance with the Act.
The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators ‘Bidders’ for the hire, delivery, off-loading, positioning and pick up of ancillary equipment.
The Contractor will be required to position the portable toilet facilities and modular buildings on site as instructed by the Council or Production Management Company.
The framework shall operate on the basis of mini-competitions whereby all Bidders who have been successful and appointed to the framework will be invited to quote for the hire of ancillary equipment at any given time. The framework should not be seen as a firm commitment to enter into call off contracts. Each time the Council calls off this framework agreement they must provide an order form and the subsequent contract will be as per the terms and conditions set out in the documents.
The Council wishes to appoint a maximum of 5 suppliers to its framework for the hire of ancillary equipment. The framework will operate on a call-off basis. Such call offs shall be awarded via mini-competition process run by an appointed Production Management Company.
Minimum value range of GBP 125 000.00 exc VAT to a maximum of GBP 375 000.00 exc VAT which has been calculated on the basis of a 2 year contract through to the maximum 4 year contract including ad hoc additional events.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31000000, 31120000, 31300000, 31500000, 34928310, 42410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £375,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** T2648 Framework for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment for Belfast City Council Events (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Balloo Hire Centre Ltd, KDM Hire, Norspace (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-106208`, `GB-FTS-41786`, `GB-FTS-41787`, `GB-COH-444569`
  - Value: £375,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/10/2025

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** T2648 Framework Agreement for the Hire of Ancillary Equipment (active)
  - Signed Value: £375,000
  - Signed Date: 13/11/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F047100-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-11-13T13:17:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T02:49:50.501Z
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