£3m construction equipment framework in Gateshead

Gateshead Borough Council has announced plans for a contract framework covering the hire of plant, equipment, vehicles and welfare units, with an estimated value of £3.3m.

The framework is expected to be divided into 10 lots:

• Lot 1 - Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets – estimated value £2.24m
• Lot 2 - Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.) – estimated value £36,000
• Lot 3 - Non operated Plant – estimated value £36,000
• Lot 4 - Non operated Tipper trucks – estimated value £48,000
• Lot 5 - Operated Tipper trucks – estimated value £540,000
• Lot 6 - Non operated Other Heavy Vehicles (above 3.5 tonne) – estimated value £60,000
• Lot 7 Small Tools – estimated value £60,000
• Lot 8 - Access Equipment – estimated value £60,000
• Lot 9 - Fuel Tanks – estimated value £12,000
• Lot 10 – Accommodation – estimated value £240,000

The council is considering the use of an OPEN framework with an initial period of two years, followed by a reopening of the framework for new bids every two years, for a maximum of eight years.

It is scheduled to run from 1 January 2026 to a possible end date of 31 December 2033.

The tender is planned for publication on 22 September, with the submission deadline on 22 October.

More information on the framework and how to apply can be found here.

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