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NCC1867 Framework for the Hire of Operated Plant
Northumberland County Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “NCC1867 Framework for the Hire of Operated Plant”. Bids close on 4 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £12 million (framework maximum). askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A four-year framework for hiring operated plant across Northumberland, for plant hire firms with operators.
Northumberland County Council is establishing a framework for the hire of operated plant across Northumberland. The framework is divided into 28 lots covering excavators, loading shovels, road sweepers, road pavers and planers, tractors, hot box and tipper wagons, and general haulage, each split by four geographic areas. The estimated total value is £12,000,000 excluding VAT. The framework runs from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2029, with possible extension to 3 January 2031.
Key facts
- Framework maximum
- £12 million
- Contract period
- 24 months, with option to extend for 2 x 12 months
- How bids are judged
- Price 60% and quality 40%
- Published
- 07 Oct 2026
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