Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)

The objective of this tender process is to establish a Framework for the hire of various types of large plant to Wigan Council. Some of the items of plant must be provided with an Operator.

Tenderers may apply for one, some or all Lots. The Framework will run for 4 years.

Indicatively, hire of 2 Backhoe Loaders (each for 37 hours per week) each financial year, dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.

Each machine will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials.

The item of plant (Backhoe Loader) will be supplied with a suitably competent driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations.

As a minimum this will include: JCB/Backhoe Loader Driver - Valid in date RTITB / CPCS Card & certificate for the above category. Where possible, the Provider(s) should provide Operators with experience of carrying out highway maintenance work.

Backhoe Loaders supplied must be capable of attaching a hydraulic breaker to the backhoe. Indicatively, Wigan Council will be looking to hire an appropriately sized Paving Machine at various times through the financial year; however, this is dependent on workflow.

Indicatively, this could be around 8 times per year, generally for one day per order. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework.

Each machine will primarily be used to assist with highway maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve paving bituminous materials to a specified depth on Wigan Council's carriageway network.

There may be occasions where the Paving Machine will be required to work on footway pavements and car parking areas. The item of plant (Paving Machine) will be supplied with a suitably competent Driver/Operative(s).

Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations. As a minimum this will include: Road Paver Driver - Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Paver Category & in date certificate.

Indicatively, hire of appropriately sized Road Planers at various times throughout the financial year; however, this is dependent on workflow. Indicatively, this could be around 10 times per year (up to 350mm milling width) and 3 times per year (up to 1,000mm milling width), generally for one day per order.

Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework. Each machine will primarily be used to assist with highway maintenance work within the borough of Wigan.

The work will involve planing to a specified depth on Wigan Council's carriageway network. There may be occasions where the Planer will be required to work on footway pavements and car parking areas.

The item of plant (Road Planer) will be supplied with a suitably competent Driver/Operative. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations.

As a minimum this will include: Road Planer Driver - Valid CPCS or equivalent Card showing Road Planer Category & in date certificate. Indicatively, 3 to 5 days hire per week (for an 8 wheel HGV tipper) dependent on workflow.

More than one tipper may need to be hired on the same day. Prices will also be sought for the hire of a 6 wheel tipper on an as need basis.

Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework. The vehicle will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan.

The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The vehicle will be primarily used to dispose site spoil and travelling to disposal centres within the borough of Wigan.

The item of plant (HGV tipper 8x4/6x4) will be supplied with a driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations.

As a minimum this will include: Class 2 HGV Tipper Driver - RTITB or CPCS or equivalent Card for Tipper and certificate of training (in date) & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). Indicatively, hire of 1 vehicle per day on an as need basis dependent on workflow.

Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework. The vehicle will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan.

The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The vehicle will also be required to move smaller items of plant either by lifting or towing which include, generators, towable pumps and small road rollers (e.g., Bomag 80).

The item of plant (Grab wagon) will be supplied with a driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as valid driving licence, operator's licence, certifications and accreditations.

As a minimum this will include: Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver - ALLMI Lorry Loader Card or Other accredited Lorry Loader (HIAB Card) in date & Driving Licence Card (In Date) with CAT C Licence category showing Driver Qualification Card (in date to prove done CPC). Indicatively, hire of 2 units, with each welfare unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks, dependent on workflow.

Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework. Each unit will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan.

The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. Delivery of the Welfare Unit will be direct to site at a location within the borough of Wigan.

There may be an occasion where the delivery location or travel location my fall outside of the borough boundary of Wigan. The Welfare Unit will normally remain on site for a period of up to 2 weeks, but this is dependent on the nature of the work and can vary either way. There will be a requirement for the supplier(s) appointed to this Lot to relocate welfare units, with each unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks.