AwardedAwarded 23 July 2026

Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Framework

The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority

In brief

The North Yorkshire Council awarded this contract to GAP Group Limited, Sunbelt Rentals Limited and Skipton Hire Centre Limited and 1 others on 23 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £2,678,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 5 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

North Yorkshire Highways (NYH) requires a Framework Agreement for the hire of non‑operated plant, tools, welfare units and telehandlers, together with the servicing, repair, maintenance and calibration of NYH-owned plant and equipment. The framework will support highways maintenance operations across seven operational areas in North Yorkshire. The framework will operate for an initial term of two years, with options to extend for up to two further one‑year periods, and is divided into five lots covering plant hire, small tools and equipment, welfare units, telehandlers and the maintenance of NYH-owned assets. Suppliers must provide modern, safe and fully compliant equipment with all required certification, alongside planned and emergency response services, including delivery, breakdown support and replacement equipment where required. The framework will ensure continuous access to reliable equipment and responsive support services essential to the delivery of highways maintenance activities across North Yorkshire.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 – Plant
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

The hire of non-operated plant and attachments to support highway maintenance operations across North Yorkshire. Equipment includes air compressors, compaction rollers, dumpers and attachments. All equipment must meet maximum vibration ratings of 5 m/s² and noise ratings of 85 dB(A). Suppliers must provide both planned hire and 24/7 emergency response capability, with replacement or breakdown response within 2 hours or by the start of the next working day, whichever is sooner.

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Lot 2 – Tools
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

The hire of tools and small powered equipment to support highway maintenance operations across North Yorkshire. Equipment includes petrol-powered and hydraulic breakers (minimum 20kg), hydraulic power packs and associated tools. All equipment must meet maximum vibration and noise standards. Suppliers must provide both planned hire and 24/7 emergency response, with replacement within 4 hours or by the start of the next working day, whichever is sooner.

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Lot 3 – Welfare Units
1 August 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

The hire of portable toilets, mobile welfare units and van-based welfare units for use at NYH depots and highway maintenance sites across North Yorkshire. Weekly servicing is required, including emptying and cleansing, waste disposal, and supply and replenishment of chemicals, water and cleaning materials.

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Lot 4 – Telehandlers
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

The hire of self-propelled telehandlers with a maximum reach of 7 metres and minimum lift capacity of 3.1 tonnes, unless otherwise specified. All machines must comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and be supplied with a valid certificate of thorough examination. Emergency replacement is required within 2 hours.

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Lot 5 – Servicing & Maintenance of NYH Owned Equipment
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

The maintenance, servicing, repair and recalibration of all NYH-owned plant and equipment across North Yorkshire. The supplier is responsible for provision of all required parts and materials and must ensure equipment remains in a safe, fully operational condition at all times. Response to breakdown or service requests is required within 4 hours or by the start of the next working day, whichever is sooner.

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Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
GAP Group Limited
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Skipton Hire Centre Limited (SME)
4 bids received
Lot 1 – Plant£850,092
Awarded 23 July 2026
GAP Group Limited
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Skipton Hire Centre Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Lot 2 – Tools£1,100,717
Awarded 23 July 2026
GAP Group Limited
Skipton Hire Centre Limited (SME)
2 bids received
Lot 4 – Telehandlers£829,469
Awarded 23 July 2026
GAP Group Limited
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Addplant Ltd (SME)
Skipton Hire Centre Limited (SME)
4 bids received
Lot 3 – Welfare Units£108,812
Awarded 23 July 2026
Skipton Hire Centre Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Lot 5 – Servicing & Maintenance of NYH Owned Equipment£80,127
Awarded 23 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 033850-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 042011-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 080663-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 033850-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 April 2026, last updated 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.