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Short-Term Hire of Operated Plant

Awarded to DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd, Gordon Bow Plant Hire, Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd +10 more

Falkirk Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 May 2025
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Overview

Falkirk Council has awarded a framework agreement worth £4,251,260 for short-term hire of operated plant to carry out operations at various sites within its area. The contract was awarded on 9 September 2025 to 13 plant hire providers including DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd, Gordon Bow Plant Hire, Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd, and others. The framework is now in delivery and completion phase.

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Lots (9)

  • Backhoe Loaders

    Hire of Operated Backhoe Loaders at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £700,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by J & A CROZIER CONTRACTORSWon by Matt Mcinally plant hire company ltdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd

  • Excavators

    Hire of Operated Excavators at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £300,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by Matt Mcinally plant hire company ltdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Jarvie Plant LtdWon by Gordon Bow Plant Hire

  • Low Loader Moves (Inter-site)

    Hire of Operated Low Loaders at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £750,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Gordon Bow Plant HireWon by Robert McCarroll Ltd

  • Pavers

    Hire of Operated Pavers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £950,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Robert McCarroll LtdWon by DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd

  • Planers

    Hire of Operated Planers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £900,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Markon Limited

  • Sweepers

    Hire of Operated Sweepers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £300,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by J Cupples & Sons LtdWon by Wm Hamilton & Sons Limited

  • Tipper Lorries

    Hire of Operated Tipper Lorries at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £400,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Markon Limited

  • Bitumen Tanker/sprayers

    Hire of Operated Bitumen Tanker/Sprayers at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £700,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd

  • Plant for Winter Services

    Hire of Operated Plant for Winter Services at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

    £100,000Won by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by NWH Group LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£5,100,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
23 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Tipper trucksWinter-maintenance vehiclesRoad-maintenance vehiclesTrailersRoad equipmentRoad sweepersWinter equipmentsFront-end shovel loaders with backhoe+10 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,251,260
Award date
9 September 2025
Contract period
30 September 2025 → 30 September 2029
Winners
  • DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd
  • Gordon Bow Plant Hire
  • Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd
  • J & A CROZIER CONTRACTORS
  • J Cupples & Sons Ltd
  • J H Civil Engineering Ltd
  • Jarvie Plant Ltd
  • John McGeady Ltd
  • Markon Limited
  • Matt Mcinally plant hire company ltd
  • NWH Group LTD
  • Robert McCarroll Ltd
  • Wm Hamilton & Sons Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 September 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    23 April 2025

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