Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire
Fife Council · Local authority
In brief
Fife Council has announced plans to buy construction and transport work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
It is split into 16 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 30 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.
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Ad-hoc Equipment hireWhat this lot coversAd-hoc equipment hire. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Contract Equipment hire (long term hire)What this lot coversContract Equipment Hire (long term hire) Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Self-drive PlantWhat this lot coversSelf drive plant including but not limited to dumpers, backhoe loaders and excavators. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change | Construction | — |
Operated plant - tippersWhat this lot coversHire of operated vehicles - tippers. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change | Transport | — |
Operated Vehicle (Road sweepers)What this lot coversHire of operated vehicles - (road sweepers) Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Operated Plant (Lo Loaders)What this lot coversHire of operated plant - Lo loaders. Additional information: Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders | Transport | — |
Operated Plant (Surfacing plant)What this lot coversHire of Operated Plant - Surfacing Plant. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Operated Plant (Planers)What this lot coversHire of Operated Plant - Planers. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. Lot No: 9 | — | — |
Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support ServicesWhat this lot coversHire of Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services for building services. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated support services;What this lot coversWelfare accommodation & safe storage containers complete with associated support services for Roads and transportation services. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)What this lot coversWinter assistance (adhoc emergency) Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | Vehicles and fleet | — |
Portable Traffic Lights HireWhat this lot coversHire of portable traffic lights. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Tractors (Winter)What this lot coversHire of tractors (winter) Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | — | — |
Operated plant - Specialist EquipmentWhat this lot coversSpecialist Equipment, including: Pothole Pro Air Hydro Vac Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | Construction | — |
Operated Plant (Backhoe loaders & Excavators)What this lot coversOperated Plant (JCBs & Excavators) Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | Transport | — |
Operated Plant - Crane LorryWhat this lot coversHire of operated plant - HIAB. Additional information: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change. | Transport | — |
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 015123-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
47Awards
22Suppliers it has used most for construction
- A.C. Whyte & Co. Ltd.1 contract
- Allanwater Homes1 contract
- Caledonia Fire and Security Limited1 contract
- G.M.G. (Contractors) Ltd1 contract
- Garvock Services limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open construction tenders- £180kestimated
- £4.5mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £500kestimated
- £24kestimated
From notice 015123-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.