Supply and Hire of Operated & Non-Operated Plant, Vehicles and Portable Buildings
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Rehabilitation, Rail Transport, Forestry and Fleet Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.5 million.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
The City of Doncaster Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the current market for the provision of: • Operated plant (plant with operator) • Non operated plant (self-drive hire) • Vehicles (without drivers) • Portable Buildings The purpose of this engagement is to: • Understand current market capacity, availability and constraints • Identify key risks such as operator/driver shortages, seasonal pressures and supply chain challenges • Review pricing structures and inflation drivers • Seek feedback on a proposed procurement approach • Ensure any future procurement is proportionate, accessible and easy for suppliers to engage with This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any formal procurement process.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 17, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 057057-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About City of Doncaster Council
City of Doncaster Council has issued 147 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 123 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057057-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by City of Doncaster Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £2,500,000 - £2,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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