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Vehicle and Plant Hire

Awarded to AK Vehicle Rental Limited, AKRO PLANT LTD, Accident Repair Centre (Scotland) Limited +73 more

Scotland Excel(buyer)

Published
Published 13 June 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 March 2026

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Overview

Scotland Excel is procuring a renewal framework for the hire of vehicles and plant equipment available to all 32 Scottish council areas and associates, covering various vehicle types including cars, buses, refuse collection and winter maintenance vehicles, along with plant equipment such as excavators and road surfacing machinery. The estimated value is £120 million with a submission deadline of 16 March 2026.

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Lots (12)

  • Hire of Cars & Light Vehicles

    Lot 1 is 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 to be covered are, but not limited to, small cars, executive cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £36,000,000Won by Harris Vehicle Hire LtdWon by Adventra LtdWon by Avis Budget UK LimitedWon by Northgate Vehicle Hire LimitedWon by Euro Hiredrive LimitedWon by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK LimitedWon by cooks van hire ltdWon by Cebotec LtdWon by AK Vehicle Rental LimitedWon by Arnold Clark Finance Limited.Won by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by Accident Repair Centre (Scotland) LimitedWon by SVAT Ltd T/A SIXT van & truckWon by Staycation Scotland LtdWon by Scot Group ltd t/a Switch Car RentalWon by CLM Fleet Management LtdWon by Dawsongroup Vans LimitedWon by Little's Vehicle Hire LtdWon by F.M.S. Vehicle Rental LimitedWon by IVH Ltd t/a International Vehicle Hire
  • Hire of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

    Lot 10 is 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 to be covered is, but is not limited to, mowers or woodchippers of various sizes. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £1,200,000Won by SR & GM Ltd trading as MB PlantWon by Multevo ltdWon by Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERSWon by Doherty & Lafferty LtdWon by AKRO PLANT LTDWon by Campbell Plant Hire LtdWon by FRASER C ROBB LIMITEDWon by Macgregor Industrial Supplies LimitedWon by Hire and Supplies ltdWon by HAMILTON ROSS GROUP LTDWon by Bryson Tractors LtdWon by Ravenhill Ltd
  • Hire of Specialist Equipment

    Lot 11 is 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 to be covered is, but is not limited to, multi-use utility vehicles. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £1,200,000Won by Econ Engineering LtdWon by Multevo ltdWon by Sunbelt Rentals LimitedWon by FRASER C ROBB LIMITEDWon by Hire and Supplies ltd
  • Hire of Drainage Equipment

    Lot 12 is 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 to be covered is, but is not limited to, a range of gully emptiers, vactors or pumps of various sizes. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £1,200,000Won by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK LimitedWon by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by Riverside Truck Rental LtdWon by Wm Hamilton & Sons LimitedWon by TIP Trailer Services UK LtdWon by Murdoch MacKenzie Construction LtdWon by GAP Group LimitedWon by Scotjet LimitedWon by Selwood LtdWon by Clearwater D C 2001 LtdWon by Leeds Commercial Limited (trading as LC Vehicle Hire)
  • Hire of Minibuses / Buses

    Lot 2 is 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: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £6,000,000Won by Harris Vehicle Hire LtdWon by Dawsongroup Bus and Coach LimitedWon by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK LimitedWon by Avis Budget UK LimitedWon by Northgate Vehicle Hire LimitedWon by Cebotec LtdWon by Adventra LtdWon by Euro Hiredrive LimitedWon by cooks van hire ltdWon by Arnold Clark Finance Limited.Won by Accident Repair Centre (Scotland) LimitedWon by Scot Group ltd t/a Switch Car RentalWon by IVH Ltd t/a International Vehicle Hire
  • Hire of Commercial Vehicles

    Lot 3 is 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. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £19,200,000Won by Harris Vehicle Hire LtdWon by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK LimitedWon by Avis Budget UK LimitedWon by Northgate Vehicle Hire LimitedWon by Cebotec LtdWon by cooks van hire ltdWon by E & J DOUGLAS & SONS LTDWon by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by Riverside Truck Rental LtdWon by AK Vehicle Rental LimitedWon by SVAT Ltd T/A SIXT van & truckWon by Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer LimitedWon by Dawsongroup Vans LimitedWon by F.M.S. Vehicle Rental Limited
  • Hire of Refuse Collection Vehicles

    Lot 4 is 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 to be covered are, but not limited to, a range of sizes from 3.5 Tonne to 26 Tonne. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £24,000,000Won by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by Riverside Truck Rental LtdWon by Romaquip LtdWon by FAUN Zoeller Fleet Services Limited
  • Hire of Sweepers

    Lot 5 is 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 to be covered are, but not limited to, a range of sweepers from 0.5 tonne to 18 tonne. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £9,600,000Won by E & J DOUGLAS & SONS LTDWon by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by Riverside Truck Rental LtdWon by Wm Hamilton & Sons LimitedWon by TIP Trailer Services UK LtdWon by Aebi Schmidt UK LimitedWon by Murdoch MacKenzie Construction LtdWon by John McGeady LtdWon by MV Commercial LtdWon by HAMILTON TARMACWon by Bucher Municipal LimitedWon by Cairn Construction Ltd
  • Hire of Gritters

    Lot 6 is 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 to be included range in size from 3.5 tonne to 26 tonne. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £9,600,000Won by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by Riverside Truck Rental LtdWon by Aebi Schmidt UK LimitedWon by Romaquip LtdWon by Cairn Construction LtdWon by Econ Engineering LtdWon by Multevo ltd
  • Hire of Plant- Excavation Equipment

    Lot 7 is 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 to be covered is, but is not limited to, dozers, dumpers and excavators. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information

    £3,600,000Won by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK LimitedWon by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by SR & GM Ltd trading as MB PlantWon by John McGeady LtdWon by MV Commercial LtdWon by Cairn Construction LtdWon by Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERSWon by Finning (UK) Ltd.Won by Gardner Plant LtdWon by Lomond Plant LimitedWon by GAP Group LimitedWon by Alloa Hire Centre LimitedWon by BROWN PLANT HIRE LIMITEDWon by Clee Hill Plant LtdWon by Sunbelt Rentals LimitedWon by Doherty & Lafferty LtdWon by AKRO PLANT LTDWon by Campbell Plant Hire LtdWon by Gary Largue Plant HireWon by Sweeney Plant & Vehicle Hire LimitedWon by FRASER C ROBB LIMITEDWon by Grant Miller Plant HireWon by J & A CROZIER CONTRACTORSWon by Macgregor Industrial Supplies LimitedWon by C Foster Plant Hire LimitedWon by Joe Allan & Son ltdWon by Hire and Supplies ltdWon by W. H. Malcolm LtdWon by Leeds Commercial Limited (trading as LC Vehicle Hire)
  • Hire of Plant- Road Surfacing Equipment

    Lot 8 is 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 to be covered is, but is not limited to, spreaders, pavers and rollers. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £7,200,000Won by E & J DOUGLAS & SONS LTDWon by SR & GM Ltd trading as MB PlantWon by John McGeady LtdWon by HAMILTON TARMACWon by Cairn Construction LtdWon by Multevo ltdWon by Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERSWon by GAP Group LimitedWon by Alloa Hire Centre LimitedWon by Clee Hill Plant LtdWon by Sunbelt Rentals LimitedWon by Doherty & Lafferty LtdWon by Campbell Plant Hire LtdWon by Gary Largue Plant HireWon by Macgregor Industrial Supplies LimitedWon by Joe Allan & Son ltdWon by Hire and Supplies ltdWon by Robert McCarroll LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Trevor Harris Plant Repairs LtdWon by Markon LimitedWon by DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd
  • Hire of Plant- Lifting Equipment

    Lot 9 is 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 to be covered is, but is not limited to, Telehandlers, Access Platforms, Scissor Lifts etc. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £1,200,000Won by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK LimitedWon by Cebotec LtdWon by E & J DOUGLAS & SONS LTDWon by Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil LimitedWon by N.D. Brown LimitedWon by Riverside Truck Rental LtdWon by SR & GM Ltd trading as MB PlantWon by MV Commercial LtdWon by GAP Group LimitedWon by Alloa Hire Centre LimitedWon by Clee Hill Plant LtdWon by Sunbelt Rentals LimitedWon by Campbell Plant Hire LtdWon by Macgregor Industrial Supplies LimitedWon by Hire and Supplies ltdWon by G. M. Leitch LtdWon by Nationwide Platforms LimitedWon by Palmer Access Ltd.Won by Leeds Commercial Limited (trading as LC Vehicle Hire)

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£120,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
13 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Drain accessoriesMotor vehiclesOff-road vehiclesSpecialist vehiclesMotor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 personsMotor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more personsHeavy-duty motor vehiclesElevator-platforms trucks+34 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£120,000,000
Award date
18 August 2026
Contract period
— → 28 July 2030
Winners
  • AK Vehicle Rental Limited
  • AKRO PLANT LTD
  • Accident Repair Centre (Scotland) Limited
  • Adventra Ltd
  • Aebi Schmidt UK Limited
  • Alloa Hire Centre Limited
  • Arnold Clark Finance Limited.
  • Avis Budget UK Limited
  • BROWN PLANT HIRE LIMITED
  • Bryson Tractors Ltd
  • Bucher Municipal Limited
  • C Foster Plant Hire Limited
  • CLM Fleet Management Ltd
  • Cairn Construction Ltd
  • Campbell Plant Hire Ltd
  • Cebotec Ltd
  • Clearwater D C 2001 Ltd
  • Clee Hill Plant Ltd
  • DR Plant Hire Ratho Ltd
  • Dawsongroup Bus and Coach Limited
  • Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil Limited
  • Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer Limited
  • Dawsongroup Vans Limited
  • Doherty & Lafferty Ltd
  • E & J DOUGLAS & SONS LTD
  • Econ Engineering Ltd
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited
  • Euro Hiredrive Limited
  • F.M.S. Vehicle Rental Limited
  • FAUN Zoeller Fleet Services Limited
  • FRASER C ROBB LIMITED
  • Finning (UK) Ltd.
  • G. M. Leitch Ltd
  • GAP Group Limited
  • Gardner Plant Ltd
  • Gary Largue Plant Hire
  • Grant Miller Plant Hire
  • HAMILTON ROSS GROUP LTD
  • HAMILTON TARMAC
  • Harris Vehicle Hire Ltd
  • Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd
  • Hire and Supplies ltd
  • IVH Ltd t/a International Vehicle Hire
  • Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS
  • J & A CROZIER CONTRACTORS
  • Joe Allan & Son ltd
  • John McGeady Ltd
  • Leeds Commercial Limited (trading as LC Vehicle Hire)
  • Little's Vehicle Hire Ltd
  • Lomond Plant Limited
  • MV Commercial Ltd
  • Macgregor Industrial Supplies Limited
  • Markon Limited
  • Multevo ltd
  • Murdoch MacKenzie Construction Ltd
  • N.D. Brown Limited
  • Nationwide Platforms Limited
  • Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited
  • Palmer Access Ltd.
  • Ravenhill Ltd
  • Riverside Truck Rental Ltd
  • Robert McCarroll Ltd
  • Romaquip Ltd
  • SR & GM Ltd trading as MB Plant
  • SVAT Ltd T/A SIXT van & truck
  • Scot Group ltd t/a Switch Car Rental
  • Scotjet Limited
  • Selwood Ltd
  • Staycation Scotland Ltd
  • Sunbelt Rentals Limited
  • Sweeney Plant & Vehicle Hire Limited
  • TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd
  • Trevor Harris Plant Repairs Ltd
  • W. H. Malcolm Ltd
  • Wm Hamilton & Sons Limited
  • cooks van hire ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    18 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    13 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    13 February 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    13 June 2025

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