Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Gateshead Borough Council awarded construction work to Clee Hill Plant Limited, GAP Group Limited and Sunbelt Rentals Limited and 4 others on 13 October 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,200,000 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 24 August 2026.
It is split into 8 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 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversOperated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets. Details of works to be carried out will be provided at call off. | Construction | £700,000 |
| Operated Plant (Other) (i.e.. 360 excavators etc.) 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversProvision of operated plant. Works descriptions will be provided on call off. | Construction | £80,000 |
| Non operated Plant 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversHire of Non operated Plant throughout Gateshead | — | £90,000 |
| Operated Tipper trucks 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversHire of Operated Tipper trucks throughout Gateshead | Construction | £600,000 |
| Small Tools 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversHire of Small Tools, generators, lights etc | — | £350,000 |
| Access Equipment 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversHire of Access Equipment | — | £80,000 |
| Fuel Tanks 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversHire of Fuel Tanks | — | £30,000 |
| Welfare Units 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2028 What this lot coversHire of Welfare Units | — | £350,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Operated 180 Excavator (JCB) + Full range of buckets, Operated Plant (Other) (i.e.. 360 excavators etc.), Operated Tipper trucks | — | |
| Clee Hill Plant Limited (SME) GAP Group Limited Sunbelt Rentals Limited (SME) VP plc HSS Proservice Limited 6 bids received | Non operated Plant | £120,000 | Awarded 4 August 2026 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2028 |
| GAP Group Limited Sunbelt Rentals Limited (SME) VP plc HSS Proservice Limited 4 bids received | Small Tools | £40,000 | Awarded 4 August 2026 30 October 2026 to 29 September 2028 |
| GAP Group Limited Sunbelt Rentals Limited (SME) VP plc HSS Proservice Limited 4 bids received | Access Equipment | £50,000 | Awarded 4 August 2026 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2028 |
| GAP Group Limited Sunbelt Rentals Limited (SME) HSS Proservice Limited Wernick Event Hire Limited (SME) Wenrick Hire 4 bids received | Fuel Tanks | £30,000 | Awarded 4 August 2026 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2028 |
| Clee Hill Plant Limited (SME) GAP Group Limited Sunbelt Rentals Limited (SME) VP plc HSS Proservice Limited Wenrick Hire 6 bids received | Welfare Units | £60,000 | Awarded 4 August 2026 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 052492-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 092378-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 096932-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
81Awards
64Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Adler & Allan Limited1 contract
- Arm Pipetek Ltd1 contract
- CBFM Heating1 contract
- Clee Hill Plant Limited1 contract
- EQUANS Regeneration Limited1 contract
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From notice 052492-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 June 2026, last updated 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.