Framework Agreement for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator) 2021 - 2023 (2025)

Description

The objective of this tender process is to establish a Framework Agreement for the hire of various types of large plant to Wigan Council. Some of the items of plant must be provided with an Operator. The Framework Agreement will comprise of the following Lots: Lot 1 – Backhoe Loader (with Operator) Lot 2 – Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) Lot 3 – Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) Lot 4 – HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) Lot 5 – Grab Wagon (with Operator) Lot 6 – Mobile Welfare Units Lot 7 – Steel Lock-Up Container It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 2 suppliers to each Lot (Wigan Council will not be bound to appoint more than 2 suppliers to each Lot), subject to there being sufficient tenders meeting the criteria for appointment. Tenderers may apply for one, some or all Lots. The Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 2 years, with two 12-month extension options. The maximum duration of the Framework Agreement will be 4 years. Lot 1: Lot 1 – Backhoe Loader (with Operator) Indicatively, hire of 3 Backhoe Loaders (each for 37 hours per week) each financial year, dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. Each machine will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The item of plant (Backhoe Loader) will be supplied with a suitably competent driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator’s licence, certifications and accreditations. Where possible, the Provider(s) should provide Operators with experience of carrying out highway maintenance work. Backhoe Loaders supplied must be capable of attaching a hydraulic breaker to the backhoe. Lot 2: Lot 2 – Paving Machine (with Operator(s)) Indicatively, Wigan Council will be looking to hire an appropriately sized Paving Machine at various times through the financial year; however, this is dependent on workflow. Indicatively, this could be around 8 times per year, generally for one day per order. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. Each machine will primarily be used to assist with highway maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve paving bituminous materials to a specified depth on Wigan Council’s carriageway network. There may be occasions where the Paving Machine will be required to work on footway pavements and car parking areas. The item of plant (Paving Machine) will be supplied with a suitably competent Driver/Operative(s). Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator’s licence, certifications and accreditations. Lot 3: Lot 3 – Road Planer (with Operator(s)) and Road Sweeper (with Operator) Indicatively, hire of appropriately sized Road Planers at various times throughout the financial year; however, this is dependent on workflow. Indicatively, this could be around 30 times per year (up to 350mm milling width) and 3 times per year (up to 1,000mm milling width), generally for one day per order. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. Each machine will primarily be used to assist with highway maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve planing to a specified depth on Wigan Council’s carriageway network. There may be occasions where the Planer will be required to work on footway pavements and car parking areas. The item of plant (Road Planer) will be supplied with a suitably competent Driver/Operative. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as a valid driving licence, operator’s licence, certifications and accreditations. Lot 4: Lot 4 – HGV Tipper 6 Wheel / 8 Wheel (with Operator) Indicatively, 6 to 8 tippers per week (for an 8-wheel HGV tipper) dependent on workflow i.e. 3 tippers on for 2 days per week. Prices will also be sought for the hire of a 6-wheel tipper on an as need basis. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. The vehicle will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The vehicle will be primarily used to dispose site spoil and travelling to disposal centres within the borough of Wigan. The item of plant (HGV tipper 8x4/6x4) will be supplied with a driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as valid driving licence, operator’s licence, certifications and accreditations. Lot 5: Lot 5 – Grab Wagon (with Operator) Indicatively, hire of 1 vehicle per day on an as need basis dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. The vehicle will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. The vehicle will also be required to move smaller items of plant either by lifting or towing which include, generators, towable pumps and small road rollers (e.g., Bomag 80). The item of plant (Grab wagon) will be supplied with a driver. Proof will be required of any relevant experience and training of drivers such as valid driving licence, operator’s licence, certifications and accreditations. Lot 6: Lot 6 – Mobile Welfare Units Indicatively, hire of 3 units on continuous hire, with each welfare unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks, dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. Each unit will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. Delivery of the Welfare Unit will be direct to site at a location within the borough of Wigan. There may be an occasion where the delivery location or travel location my fall outside of the borough boundary of Wigan. The Welfare Unit will normally remain on site for a period of up to 2 weeks, but this is dependent on the nature of the work and can vary either way. There will be a requirement for the Provider(s) appointed to this Lot to relocate welfare units, with each unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks. Lot 7: Lot 7 – Steel Lock-Up Container Indicatively, hire of 3 12ft Lock Up Units on continuous hire, with each unit being re-located approximately once every 2 weeks, dependent on workflow. Actual ordering requirements may be higher or lower dependent on requirements arising during the period of the Framework Agreement. Each unit will primarily be used to assist with Highway Maintenance work within the borough of Wigan. The work will involve excavating footway pavements and assisting with the application of laying bituminous materials. Delivery of the Lock Up Unit will be direct to site at a location within the borough of Wigan. There may be an occasion where the delivery location or travel location my fall outside of the borough boundary of Wigan. The Lock Up Unit will normally remain on site for a period of up to 2 weeks, but this is dependent on the nature of the work and can vary either way. At the end of each job, the Unit will need to be relocated to a new location by the supplier.