NCC1867 Framework for the Hire of Operated Plant
Northumberland County Council, a local government authority, is establishing a framework for the hire of operated plant to support its highways and related operational activities across Northumberland. The scope is divided into 28 geographic lots covering excavators, loading shovels, road sweepers, road pavers and planers, tractors, hot box and tipper wagons, and general haulage, with provision organised across North Northumberland, Tynedale, Castle Morpeth, and South East Northumberland. Suppliers will be expected to provide the specified plant together with qualified operators and the associated haulage or operational support required for each lot. The estimated framework value is £12,000,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available details. Delivery will take place within Northumberland in the UKC2 region. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to supply and operate the relevant category of plant for the specific geographic lot or lots bid for.
Buyer: Northumberland County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £12m
- Bids close: 4 Nov 2026
- Location: Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, Northumberland
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2029
- Category: Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator (45500000)
From the official notice
Northumberland County Council is seeking to establish a Framework for the hire of operated plant across Northumberland. The Framework shall be divided into the following 28 Lots: Lot 1 - Excavators - North Northumberland Lot 2 - Excavators - Tynedale Lot 3 - Excavators - Castle Morpeth Lot 4 - Excavators - South East Northumberland Lot 5 - Loading Shovels - North Northumberland Lot 6 - Loading Shovels - Tynedale Lot 7 - Loading Shovels - Castle Morpeth Lot 8 - Loading Shovels - South East Northumberland Lot 9 - Road Sweepers - North Northumberland Lot 10 - Road Sweepers - Tynedale Lot 11 - Road Sweepers - Castle Morpeth Lot 12 - Road Sweepers - South East Northumberland Lot 13 - Road Pavers and Planers - North Northumberland Lot 14 - Road Pavers and Planers - Tynedale Lot 15 - Road Pavers and Planers - Castle Morpeth Lot 16 - Road Pavers and Planers - South East Northumberland Lot 17 - Tractors - North Northumberland Lot 18 - Tractors - Tynedale Lot 19 - Tractors - Castle Morpeth Lot 20 - Tractors - South East Northumberland Lot 21 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - North Northumberland Lot 22 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - Tynedale Lot 23 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - Castle Morpeth Lot 24 - Hot Box and Tipper Wagons - South East Northumberland Lot 25 - General Haulage - North Northumberland Lot 26 - General Haulage - Tynedale Lot 27 - General Haulage - Castle Morpeth Lot 28 - General Haulage - South East Northumberland
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 4 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £12m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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