- Value
- £1m
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 (22 days)
- Where
- North West, East Midlands, South East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 4 Mar 2027 – 3 Mar 2030
In plain English
Manchester Airports Group wants one supplier to hire out plant, tools, powered access, lifting gear, generators, pumps, survey kit, site accommodation and related equipment across Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, including for approved contractors working on site. The contract runs three years from 4 March 2027 to 3 March 2030 and is valued at around £1m, with delivery, collection, support and spend reporting included.
Good fit for: Plant and tool hire companies able to serve three airport sites nationally
- One single contract covering all three airports - no smaller lots
- Supplier must offer a comprehensive range across many equipment types
- Must provide management information and spend reporting
- Bids scored on technical, commercial, ESG and legal/contractual compliance
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
MAG is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Plant and Tool Hire services across its UK airports through a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will be required to provide access to a comprehensive range of plant, powered access equipment, lifting equipment, accommodation units, generators, pumps, survey equipment, temporary site equipment, tools and associated accessories to support operational, maintenance and construction activities across Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands Airport. The contract will also support the requirements of approved third-party contractors operating on MAG sites. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the supply, delivery, collection and ongoing support of hire assets, together with management information and spend reporting to support effective contract management and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The procurement seeks to establish a single contractual arrangement with a supplier capable of delivering a responsive, compliant and commercially competitive service across all MAG locations. Bidders will be evaluated against the following criteria: Technical Commercial ESG Legal and Contractual Compliance
Getting the documents
magairports.com (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 11 Sep 2026.
What similar contracts went for
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| Provision of Event Plant, Equipment and Crew Hire Services for ACBCBC Tourism, Arts and Culture Department Events Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council | Castle Stage Hire Ltd SME | £247k | 7 Oct |
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| Hire of Large Plant Without Operator Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council | H & C Plant Hire SME | £200k | 17 Sep |
| Hire of Large Plant with Skilled Operator Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council | Rowan Ashworth Limited SME | £200k | 17 Sep |
| Hire of Large Plant with Skilled Operator Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council | Rhodes and Sons Construction Limited SME | £208k | 17 Sep |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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