How to win: Framework for the Hire of Large Plant (some with Operator)

About this contract

The objective of this tender process is to establish a Framework 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 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 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), provided there are sufficient compliant and satisfactory responses received under the tender process. Tenderers may apply for one, some or all Lots. The Framework will run for 4 years.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Wigan Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £2,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 24 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

BidWriter drafts your responses from your company profile, scores them against the marking scheme, and tracks your whole pipeline. Free to start — no card needed.

Related resources

Similar contracts