Construction Contract Leads
North East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 8
Status Active
Published 3rd Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06acca |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Construction equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,200,000 |
North East
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 8
Status Active
Published 3rd Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06acca |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Construction equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,200,000 |
Scope
Description
The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers the Council's requirements for the hiring of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
The Contract is divided into 8 Lots. Suppliers may choose to submit bids for individual items within any Lot. It is not a requirement to provide pricing for every item within the Lots for which a Supplier is bidding. Detailed below are the categories of plant/equipment included within each Lot. All equipment must comply fully with all British and European regulations and standards at the time of hire.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028
- Possible extension to 23 August 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Works
Additional procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Each piece of equipment in each lot is ranked 1-5 with the cheapest price being ranked 1 and so on.
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Description
Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets. Details of works to be carried out will be provided at call off.
Lot value (estimated)
- £700,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (i.e.. 360 excavators etc.)
Description
Provision of operated plant. Works descriptions will be provided on call off.
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Non operated Plant
Description
Hire of Non operated Plant throughout Gateshead
Lot value (estimated)
- £90,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Operated Tipper trucks
Description
Hire of Operated Tipper trucks throughout Gateshead
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Small Tools
Description
Hire of Small Tools, generators, lights etc
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 43830000 - Power tools
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Access Equipment
Description
Hire of Access Equipment
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Fuel Tanks
Description
Hire of Fuel Tanks
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 43320000 - Construction equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Welfare Units
Description
Hire of Welfare Units
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 43320000 - Construction equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Framework operation description
Suppliers submit prices for each piece of equipment they can apply and are ranked 1-5 with the cheapest being ranked one and so on.
Suppliers can submit updated pricing once a year.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (i.e.. 360 excavators etc.)
Lot 3. Non operated Plant
Lot 4. Operated Tipper trucks
Lot 5. Small Tools
Lot 6. Access Equipment
Lot 7. Fuel Tanks
Lot 8. Welfare Units
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 July 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
all documentation can be found at https://open-uk.org/ search for Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 August 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| quality | Quality is scored on a pass/fail basis. All supplier who pass the quality question will be ranked on their pricing | Price | 100% |
Lot 2. Operated Plant (Other) (i.e.. 360 excavators etc.)
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Quality will be evaluated pass/fail, all suppliers who pass the quality section will have their prices considered. | Price | 100% |
Lot 3. Non operated Plant
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Quality will be evaluated pass/fail, all suppliers who pass quality will be considered for | Price | 100% |
Lot 4. Operated Tipper trucks
Lot 5. Small Tools
Lot 6. Access Equipment
Lot 7. Fuel Tanks
Lot 8. Welfare Units
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Quality will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, all suppliers who pass the quality section will be considered for the price evaluation. | Price | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
We carried out a market engagement April 2025 (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05047f
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government