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Non-Operated Plant Hire Services Framework

Ny Highways Limited · Public body

In brief

Ny Highways Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

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.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

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.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Friday 29 May 2026

How bids are scored

quality 100%

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

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1931 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 £2,678,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

The buyer expects to buy this again around August 2026.

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 29 May 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
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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Tool Hire
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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Welfare Units
1 September 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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Telehandler Hire
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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Servicing and Maintenance of NYH Owned Plant
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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Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 031906-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 031927-2026

About the buyer

Ny Highways LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

33

Awards

16

Suppliers it has used most

All tenders and awards from Ny Highways Limited

From notice 031906-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 April 2026, last updated 8 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.