United Kingdom-Paisley: Vehicle and Plant Hire

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 032129/S 000-2025
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Global bid

Prior information notice without call for competition

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Scotland Excel

Postal address: Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Town: Paisley
Region: Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Postal code: PA1 1AR
Country: United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1414888230
Email: transport@scotland-excel.org.uk

Internet addresses

I.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity
General public services

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Vehicle and Plant Hire
Reference number: 0225

II.1.2) CPV Codes
Main CPV code
34100000

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies

II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the hire of vehicles and plant equipment, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members.
It is anticipated this framework will incorporate the hiring of various vehicle types, such as cars and light vehicles, minibuses/buses, refuse collection vehicles, winter maintenance vehicles and road sweeping vehicles, as well as the hiring of plant equipment such as excavation equipment, road surfacing equipment and other specialist equipment.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (excluding VAT)
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Minibuses / Buses
Contract/Lot No
2

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34100000
34115200
34120000
34140000
34144900
60172000
60183000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is anticipated to be for the hire of minibuses/buses with or without a driver, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Commercial Vehicles
Contract/Lot No
3

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34100000
34140000
34144900
60182000
60183000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is anticipated to be for the hire of commercial vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The commercial vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, tippers of various payloads, dropside crewcabs etc. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Refuse Collection Vehicles
Contract/Lot No
5

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34140000
34144500
34144510
34144511
34144512
60181000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 is anticipated to be for the hire of refuse collection vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The refuse collection vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of sizes from 3.5 Tonne to 26 Tonne. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Grounds Maintenance Equipment
Contract/Lot No
9

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
43325100

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 is anticipated to be for the hire of grounds maintenance equipment, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The grounds maintenance equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, mowers or woodchippers of various sizes. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the lot structure has not been confirmed, and is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Specialist Equipment
Contract/Lot No
11

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34100000
34114000
34140000
34144000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 11 is anticipated to be for the hire of specialist vehicles, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The specialist vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, multi-use utility vehicles. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Drainage Equipment
Contract/Lot No
12

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
33141642
34140000
34144410
34144431
42120000
42122220
43324000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 12 is anticipated to be for the hire of drainage vehicles and/or equipment , for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The drainage equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of gully emptiers, vactors or pumps of various sizes. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Gritters
Contract/Lot No
4

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34100000
34140000
34143000
60181000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is anticipated to be for the hire of gritters, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. The gritters expected to be included range in size from 3.5 tonne to 26 tonne. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Cars & Light Vehicles
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34100000
34115200
34120000
34144900
60170000
60183000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is anticipated to be for the hire of cars and light vehicles for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The cars and light vehicles expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, small cars, executive cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Plant – Excavation Equipment
Contract/Lot No
6

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34113300
34140000
43200000
43210000
45520000
60180000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 is anticipated to be for the hire of excavation plant with or without a driver or operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The plant equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, dozers, dumpers and excavators. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Plant – Road Surfacing Equipment
Contract/Lot No
7

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34140000
34921000
43312000
60180000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 is anticipated to be for the hire of road surfacing plant with or without a driver or operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities
permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The plant equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, spreaders, pavers and rollers. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Plant – Lifting Equipment
Contract/Lot No
8

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34140000
34142100
34514700
42410000
42414000
42414100
42414310
42415100
42418000
45510000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the hire of plant lifting equipment with or without an operator, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The plant lifting equipment expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, Telehandlers, Access Platforms, Scissor Lifts etc. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Hire of Sweepers
Contract/Lot No
10

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34144430
34144431
34921100

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 is anticipated to be for the hire of sweepers, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities
permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement.
The sweepers expected to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of sweepers from 2 tonne to 18 tonne. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2025-09-26 00:00

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
Yes

VI) Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish councils, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members and any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978), or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel endeavours to implement the most effective framework for both purchasers and suppliers and therefore invites suppliers to provide input in relation to the potential scope and structure of the renewal framework.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see
NOTE: At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week
commencing MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025.
Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please email transport@scotland-excel.org.uk by FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
(SC Ref:800505)
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
(SC Ref:800505)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2025-06-13 09:06