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536_25 Hire of Plant (without operator)

Awarded to A E FAULKS LIMITED, BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITED, CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services) +9 more

ESPO(buyer)

Published
Published 19 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 24 March 2025

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Overview

ESPO established a national framework for hire of plant and equipment without operator to serve local authorities and other eligible public sector organisations. The framework was awarded on 7 July 2025 to 12 suppliers including A E Faulks Limited, Balloo Hire Centre Limited, Castleville Developments Limited, and others, with a total value of £200 million.

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Lots (20)

  • Lot 1 - Materials Handlers

    This lot covers the hire of materials handlers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 10 - Breakers

    This lot covers the hire of breakers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 11 - Drilling and Fixing Equipment

    This lot covers the hire of drilling and fixing equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 12 - Saws/Cutters

    This lot covers the hire of saws/cutters to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 13 - Concreting Equipment

    This lot covers the hire of concreting equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 14 - Hydraulic Platforms/Lifts

    This lot covers the hire of hydraulic platforms/lifts to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 15 - Trench Support/Access Equipment

    This lot covers the hire of trench support/access equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 16 - Generators/Floodlights

    This lot covers the hire of generators/floodlights to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 17 - Temporary Site and Office Accommodation

    This lot covers the hire of temporary site and office accommodation to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 18 - Horticultural and Forestry Equipment

    This lot covers the hire of horticultural and forestry equipment to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 19 - Pothole Repair Machines

    This lot covers the hire of pothole repair machines to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITEDWon by P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITED
  • Lot 2 - Excavators

    This lot covers the hire of excavators to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by A E FAULKS LIMITEDWon by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 20 - Other Items

    This lot covers the hire of other items related to plant to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 3 - Kerb and Slab Lifters

    This lot covers the hire of kerb and slab lifters to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 4 - Dumpers/Skip Loaders

    This lot covers the hire of dumpers/skip loaders to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 5 - Rollers

    This lot covers the hire of rollers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 6 - Multi-Tyred Rollers

    This lot covers the hire of multi-tyred rollers to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITEDWon by P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITEDWon by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTD
  • Lot 7 - Pumps

    This lot covers the hire of pumps to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 8 - Compactors

    This lot covers the hire of compactors to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)Won by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)Won by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED
  • Lot 9 - Compressors and Air Tools

    This lot covers the hire of compressors and air tools to meet the requirements of eligible public sector bodies.

    Won by BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITEDWon by GAP GROUP LIMITEDWon by HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)Won by J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITEDWon by SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£10,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
19 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural machineryGeneratorsFloodlightsCrane and dumper trucksPumpsCompressorsLifting and handling equipmentMachine tools for working concrete+12 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£200,000,000
Award date
7 July 2025
Contract period
5 July 2025 → 5 July 2027
Winners
  • A E FAULKS LIMITED
  • BALLOO HIRE CENTRE LIMITED
  • CASTLEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (t/a Parker Hire Services)
  • CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITED
  • DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED
  • GAP GROUP LIMITED
  • HIRE STATION LIMITED (t/a Brandon Hire Station)
  • HSS SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (t/a HSS The Hire Service Company)
  • J.B. TOOL HIRE LIMITED
  • NEXUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LTD
  • P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITED
  • SUNBELT RENTALS LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    7 April 2025

  3. Tender Update

    7 April 2025

  4. Tender Update

    19 March 2025

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