Open17 days left · closes midday, Monday 30 November 2026

Framework Agreement for Hire of Vehicles and Plant/Machinery

Ubico Ltd · Public undertaking

In brief

Ubico Ltd is looking for suppliers for vehicle and fleet and construction work (South West).

It is a framework worth up to £4,800,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 9 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Sunday 22 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

4x4/beaver tails/vans/tippers/luton box

Price 40% · Quality 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

RCV and skip/hook loaders

Price 40% · QUALITY 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

RCV with perstorp capable bin lifters

Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Kerbside sort recycling and food waste

Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

5 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £4,800,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The Company is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of hire vehicles and plant equipment/machinery. The framework will provide access to a range of suppliers capable of delivering reliable, responsive, and cost-effective vehicle and plant hire services to support operational requirements across the Company. The objective of this procurement is to secure best value for money while ensuring service continuity, operational efficiency, and high standards of performance. To Respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/68Q9ERBX77 Access Code: 68Q9ERBX77

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £4,800,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 9 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Sunday 22 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
4x4/beaver tails/vans/tippers/luton box 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant	Waste and street cleansing, Vehicles and fleet	£960,000
RCV and skip/hook loaders 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant. - RCV and skip/hook loaders	Waste and street cleansing, Vehicles and fleet	£1,680,000
RCV with perstorp capable bin lifters 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - RCV with perstorp capable bin lifters	Waste and street cleansing, Vehicles and fleet	£720,000
Kerbside sort recycling and food waste 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - Kerbside sort recycling and food waste	Waste and street cleansing	£480,000
Road sweepers 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - Road sweepers	Waste and street cleansing	£336,000
Grounds maintenance 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - Grounds maintenance	Waste and street cleansing	£240,000
Material handling 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - Material handling	Construction, Waste and street cleansing	£144,000
Battery electric vehicles (BEV – full EV) 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - Battery electric vehicles (BEV – full EV)	Waste and street cleansing, Vehicles and fleet	£96,000
Powered Access Equipment 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031 What this lot covers Provision of suitable hire vehicles/plant - Powered Access Equipment	Construction, Waste and street cleansing, Vehicles and fleet	£144,000

Timeline

3 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104229-2026
3 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104368-2026

Last time this was bought

Parts & Lubricants for Vehicles and Plant Machinery

Won by: Alliance Automotive UK CV Limited, Picksons plc
Awarded: 16 September 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends: 30 September 2030

Matched on Ubico Ltd, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Ubico LtdLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

Riverside Truck Rental Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Ubico Ltd

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From notice 104229-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.