Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Gateshead Borough Council has cancelled this procurement.
It is a framework worth up to £10,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 2 February 2026.
It is split into 10 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversFor the rental of Operated 180 Excavators (JCB) + Full range of buckets. | — | £700,000 |
| Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.) 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Operated Plant (Other) (ie. 360 excavators etc.) | — | £80,000 |
| Non operated Plant 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Non operated Plant | — | £90,000 |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
| Operated Tipper trucks 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Operated Tipper trucks - this will be lot 4 in our contract documents | — | £600,000 |
| Lot 6 | — | — |
| Small Tools 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Small Tools this will be lot 5 in our contract documents | — | £350,000 |
| Access Equipment 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Access Equipment - this will be lot 6 in our contract documents | — | £80,000 |
| Fuel Tanks 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Fuel Tanks | — | £30,000 |
| Welfare Units 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversHire of Welfare Units - this will be Lot 8 in our contract documents | — | £350,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074976-2025
- Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 007088-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
80Awards
59Suppliers it has used most
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From notice 074976-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 18 November 2025, last updated 27 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.