536_16 Hire of Plant (without operator)

Tenders are invited for a framework contract allowing for the hire of a variety of plant (without operator) which will be required for work undertaken primarily in Leicestershire, Rutland and surrounding areas. This will also include Coventry City Council.

Work in other areas nationally is also intended. The scope of the requirement encompasses approx. 40 different categories of plant and whilst essentially a direct award, call-off arrangement, it is also enabled for the use of further competitions, if customers so wish.

Note – a framework contract for the hire of plant with operator is a wholly separate framework which is being dealt with outside of this framework. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament.

Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note that all dates are indicative. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity ‘536_16’, (d) Express an interest download.

Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made only via the 'East Midlands Tenders' E-tendering portal, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded.

All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the portal. Please ensure you are able to download all files after accessing the portal. If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website.