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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: Fife Council
Authority ID:: AA20583
Publication date:: 20 February 2026
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Fife Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise within the next 12 months for the hire of plant, equipment and site accommodation hire.

As part of the early development process, the Council is seeking views and information from the market.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Fife Council

Fife House, North Street

Glenrothes

KY7 5LT

Contact person: Juliet Hall

Telephone: +44 3451550000

E-mail: juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM72

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.fife.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire

Reference number: EF0110

II.1.2) Main CPV code

44211110

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Fife Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise within the next 12 months for the hire of plant, equipment and site accommodation hire.

As part of the early development process, the Council is seeking views and information from the market.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Contract Equipment hire (long term hire)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34921000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM75

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract Equipment Hire (long term hire)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Ad-hoc Equipment hire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34921000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Ad-hoc equipment hire

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Self-drive Plant

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45520000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Self drive plant including but not limited to dumpers, backhoe loaders and excavators

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Operated plant - tippers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60180000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated vehicles - tippers.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Operated Vehicle (Road sweepers)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34921100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated vehicles - (road sweepers)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Lo Loaders)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60180000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Hire of operated plant - Lo loaders

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Backhoe loaders & Excavators)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60180000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Operated Plant (JCBs & Excavators)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Surfacing plant)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

43312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of Operated Plant - Surfacing Plant

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Operated Plant (Planers)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

43312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of Operated Plant - Planers

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 9

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Operated Plant - Crane Lorry

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60180000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of operated plant - HIAB

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Operated plant - Specialist Equipment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Specialist Equipment, including:

Pothole Pro

Air Hydro Vac

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Tractors (Winter)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

16700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of tractors (winter)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Portable Traffic Lights Hire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34996100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of portable traffic lights

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34143000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Winter assistance (adhoc emergency)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Static Welfare Accommodation & Safe Storage Container Units complete with associated support services;

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44211110

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Welfare accommodation & safe storage containers complete with associated support services for Roads and transportation services

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44211100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hire of Mobile Welfare Accommodation & safe storage container units complete with associated Support Services for building services

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

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:

29/05/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

31/07/2026

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Interested parties should complete the attached questionnaire and send it to the following email: juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk

The deadline for interested parties to return the questionnaire is 10th March 2026

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822829.

(SC Ref:822829)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Kirkcaldy

KY1 1XQ

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/02/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
44211110	Cabins	Prefabricated buildings
45500000	Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator	Construction work
45520000	Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator	Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
60180000	Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver	Road transport services
44211100	Modular and portable buildings	Prefabricated buildings
34921100	Road sweepers	Road-maintenance equipment
34921000	Road-maintenance equipment	Road equipment
43312000	Road-surfacing machinery	Civil engineering machinery
16700000	Tractors	Agricultural machinery
34996100	Traffic lights	Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
34143000	Winter-maintenance vehicles	Heavy-duty motor vehicles

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

Date	Details
No further information has been uploaded.

Framework agreement for plant, equipment and welfare accommodation hire - market research questionnaire

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title