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Opportunity overview
Essex is a large county with almost 1.5 million residents generating approximately 700,000 tonnes of local authority collected waste per annum. As the statutory Waste Disposal Authority for Essex, Essex County Council (the Authority) is responsible for providing a range of infrastructure and arrangements for the management of waste.
The Authority operate 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and 5 Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and work closely with the 12 borough, city and district councils who are the Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) within the county of Essex.
Brief Overview of the Requirement:
The Authority requires a number of machines to operate their WTSs and RCHWs. This tender is to procure hire, including repair and maintenance, of the following machines lotted as follows:
Lot 1: 4 Loading Shovels (20 Tonne) to be used at the Waste Transfer Stations.
Lot 2: 3 Materials Handlers (20 Tonne) to be used at the Waste Transfer Stations.
Lot 3: 12 Materials Handlers (16 Tonne) to be used at the RCHWs.
Classification
CPV42400000 — Lifting and handling equipment and parts
CPV43000000 — Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
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Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
C002PA
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Site Visits:
The Authority will be hosting site visits for prospective bidders to see the working environment of the machines, these will take place on the 9th of October 2026 at a Waste Transfer Station and an Recycling Centre for Household Waste in the centre of Essex. Further details on the timing, location and how to book are available on Open.
Documents and Submission:
The full tender pack can be found on https://open-uk.org/ Suppliers can register for Open for free and tenders must be submitted via the Open portal.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Published risks
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) - Impacts may include, but are not limited to, modifications such as a transfer of the legal entity you currently contract with, significant increases and/or decreases in the value/volume of goods/services/works required due to the change in size/scope of the Contracting Authority, and/or changes to the scope of the nature of goods/services/works required. Although any contract scope changes should broadly relate to the nature of the existing scope, new goods/services/works of a related nature may be required that were not previously included
Contractor Liquidation - Impacts may include but are not limited to the Authority would not being able to operate RCHW and WTS sites to move waste on site. The Authority may need to transfer the contract to another supplier to ensure the requirements of the contract are upheld.
Supply Chain Failure - Impacts may include but are not limited to: the Authority not being able to operate RCHW and WTS sites to move waste on site. The Authority may require alternative machine provision.
Document section edited to add a guidance document on accessing the tender on Open.
Id
093687-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Loading Shovels
Description
Hire and repair and maintenance of 4 Loading Shovels (20 Tonne) for moving waste material at Waste Transfer Station sites in Essex.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
1,260,000
Amount
1,050,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
1) Financial Capacity
ECC has a bespoke 'Financial Assessment Form' spreadsheet, which uses the organisation's financial ratios to categorise financial risk levels. For Bidder's whose completed 'Financial Assessment Form' returns a 'high' or 'very high' risk level, the Authority requires a Parent Company Guarantee, bank bond, performance bond, or equivalent, upon the Authority's request and to the Authority's satisfaction, in order to meet the financial capacity conditions.
2) Required Insurance
The Bidder will be required to have in place prior to the Service Commencement Date (1st April 2027) the following levels of insurance: Employer's Liability Insurance £5 million; Public Liability Insurance £10 million.
3) Modern Slavery
Relevant commercial organisations subject to the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 will need to confirm they are fully compliant with this legislation by Service Commencement Date.
4) Equality and Diversity
Bidders that have been had an investigation of unlawful discrimination upheld by an Employment Tribunal, an Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, or any other court or equivalent body, will need to provide evidence that they have implemented adequate remedial actions to prevent similar unlawful discrimination recurring, to the Authority's satisfaction.
5) Environmental Management
Bidders that have been convicted of breaching environmental legislation, or had any notice served upon it, in the last three years by an environmental regulator or authority, will need to provide evidence that they have implemented adequate remedial actions to prevent similar breaches recurring, to the Authority's satisfaction.
6) Health and Safety
Bidders are required to have a Health and Safety Policy that complies with current legislative requirements.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Materials Handlers (WTS)
Description
Hire and repair and maintenance of 3 Materials Handlers (20 Tonne) for moving waste material at Waste Transfer Station sites in Essex.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
864,000
Amount
720,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
1) Financial Capacity
ECC has a bespoke 'Financial Assessment Form' spreadsheet, which uses the organisation's financial ratios to categorise financial risk levels. For Bidder's whose completed 'Financial Assessment Form' returns a 'high' or 'very high' risk level, the Authority requires a Parent Company Guarantee, bank bond, performance bond, or equivalent, upon the Authority's request and to the Authority's satisfaction, in order to meet the financial capacity conditions.
2) Required Insurance
The Bidder will be required to have in place prior to the Service Commencement Date (1st April 2027) the following levels of insurance: Employer's Liability Insurance £5 million; Public Liability Insurance £10 million.
3) Modern Slavery
Relevant commercial organisations subject to the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 will need to confirm they are fully compliant with this legislation by Service Commencement Date.
4) Equality and Diversity
Bidders that have been had an investigation of unlawful discrimination upheld by an Employment Tribunal, an Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, or any other court or equivalent body, will need to provide evidence that they have implemented adequate remedial actions to prevent similar unlawful discrimination recurring, to the Authority's satisfaction.
5) Environmental Management
Bidders that have been convicted of breaching environmental legislation, or had any notice served upon it, in the last three years by an environmental regulator or authority, will need to provide evidence that they have implemented adequate remedial actions to prevent similar breaches recurring, to the Authority's satisfaction.
6) Health and Safety
Bidders are required to have a Health and Safety Policy that complies with current legislative requirements.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Materials Handlers (RCHWs)
Description
Hire and repair and maintenance of 12 Materials Handlers (16 Tonne) for moving waste material at Recycling Centres for Household Waste sites in Essex.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
3,180,000
Amount
2,650,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
1) Financial Capacity
ECC has a bespoke 'Financial Assessment Form' spreadsheet, which uses the organisation's financial ratios to categorise financial risk levels. For Bidder's whose completed 'Financial Assessment Form' returns a 'high' or 'very high' risk level, the Authority requires a Parent Company Guarantee, bank bond, performance bond, or equivalent, upon the Authority's request and to the Authority's satisfaction, in order to meet the financial capacity conditions.
2) Required Insurance
The Bidder will be required to have in place prior to the Service Commencement Date (1st April 2027) the following levels of insurance: Employer's Liability Insurance £5 million; Public Liability Insurance £10 million.
3) Modern Slavery
Relevant commercial organisations subject to the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 will need to confirm they are fully compliant with this legislation by Service Commencement Date.
4) Equality and Diversity
Bidders that have been had an investigation of unlawful discrimination upheld by an Employment Tribunal, an Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, or any other court or equivalent body, will need to provide evidence that they have implemented adequate remedial actions to prevent similar unlawful discrimination recurring, to the Authority's satisfaction.
5) Environmental Management
Bidders that have been convicted of breaching environmental legislation, or had any notice served upon it, in the last three years by an environmental regulator or authority, will need to provide evidence that they have implemented adequate remedial actions to prevent similar breaches recurring, to the Authority's satisfaction.
6) Health and Safety
Bidders are required to have a Health and Safety Policy that complies with current legislative requirements.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42400000
Description
Lifting and handling equipment and parts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
43000000
Description
Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKH3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42400000
Description
Lifting and handling equipment and parts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
43000000
Description
Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKH3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42400000
Description
Lifting and handling equipment and parts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
43000000
Description
Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKH3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
A-23558
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Open Tender Submission Guide, this guide explains how to access the tender on Open.
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
075003-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
093540-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
3
093687-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Essex County Council is seeking suppliers to hire mobile waste-handling plant, with repair and maintenance included, for Waste Transfer Stations and Recycling Centres for Household Waste in Essex. The requirement is split into three lots for loading shovels and materials handlers.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers of heavy plant hire that can provide 16- and 20-tonne waste-handling equipment together with repair and maintenance support in Essex.
Key points identified
Plant hire with maintenanceHire of mobile plant including repair and maintenance.Evidence: “This tender is to procure hire, including repair and maintenance”.
Lot 1 equipment4 loading shovels, 20 tonne.Evidence: Lot 1 description: “Hire and repair and maintenance of 4 Loading Shovels (20 Tonne)”.
Lot 2 equipment3 materials handlers, 20 tonne.Evidence: Lot 2 description: “Hire and repair and maintenance of 3 Materials Handlers (20 Tonne)”.
96% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Essex County Council is seeking suppliers to hire mobile waste-handling plant, with repair and maintenance included, for Waste Transfer Stations and Recycling Centres for Household Waste in Essex. The requirement is split into three lots for loading shovels and materials handlers.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers of heavy plant hire that can provide 16- and 20-tonne waste-handling equipment together with repair and maintenance support in Essex.
Key deliverables
Lot 1: hire, repair and maintenance of 4 x 20-tonne loading shovels for Waste Transfer Stations.
Lot 2: hire, repair and maintenance of 3 x 20-tonne materials handlers for Waste Transfer Stations.
Lot 3: hire, repair and maintenance of 12 x 16-tonne materials handlers for Recycling Centres for Household Waste.
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Plant hire with maintenance
99% confidence
Hire of mobile plant including repair and maintenance.
View supporting evidence
“This tender is to procure hire, including repair and maintenance”.
Lot 1 equipment
99% confidence
4 loading shovels, 20 tonne.
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Lot 1 description: “Hire and repair and maintenance of 4 Loading Shovels (20 Tonne)”.
Lot 2 equipment
99% confidence
3 materials handlers, 20 tonne.
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Lot 2 description: “Hire and repair and maintenance of 3 Materials Handlers (20 Tonne)”.
Lot 3 equipment
99% confidence
12 materials handlers, 16 tonne.
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Lot 3 description: “Hire and repair and maintenance of 12 Materials Handlers (16 Tonne)”.
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, company-size or selection requirements are provided in the supplied notice data.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The supplied field for SME suitability is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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The supplied field for VCSE suitability is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Total stated opportunity value
98% confidence
Up to £4,420,000.
View supporting evidence
Opportunity value_max is 4420000 GBP.
Lot 1 value
99% confidence
£1,050,000.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 value_amount is 1050000 GBP.
Lot 2 value
99% confidence
£720,000.
View supporting evidence
Lot 2 value_amount is 720000 GBP.
Lot 3 value
99% confidence
£2,650,000.
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Lot 3 value_amount is 2650000 GBP.
Contract term and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start/end dates or payment terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
96% confidence
Essex, United Kingdom (UKH3).
View supporting evidence
The supplied delivery location is region UKH3; the descriptions specify Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Centre sites in Essex.
Lot 1 operating sites
99% confidence
Waste Transfer Stations in Essex.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 description states use “at Waste Transfer Station sites in Essex”.
Lot 2 operating sites
99% confidence
Waste Transfer Stations in Essex.
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Lot 2 description states use “at Waste Transfer Station sites in Essex”.
Lot 3 operating sites
99% confidence
Recycling Centres for Household Waste in Essex.
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Lot 3 description states use “at Recycling Centres for Household Waste sites in Essex”.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
View supporting evidence
procurement_method_details is “Open procedure”.
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open / active tender.
View supporting evidence
display_status is “open” and source_status is “active”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
27 October 2026, 12:00 UTC.
View supporting evidence
Opportunity and all lots list submission_deadline as 2026-10-27T12:00:00Z.
Tender access information
90% confidence
An Open Tender Submission Guide is listed; detailed submission instructions are not supplied.
View supporting evidence
Listed bidding document title: “Open Tender Submission Guide, this guide explains how to access the tender on Open.”
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Service and maintenance specification
98% confidence
Detailed repair, maintenance, response-time and availability requirements are unknown.
View supporting evidence
The supplied information requires repair and maintenance but provides no service-level, uptime, replacement-plant or repair-response detail.
Contract duration
99% confidence
Unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
Tender documentation dependency
96% confidence
Submission process and full terms require review of the listed tender submission guide and underlying tender materials.
View supporting evidence
A bidding document is listed as an “Open Tender Submission Guide”, but its contents are not included in the supplied evidence.
ProcuraAxis analysis supplements, but does not replace, the original notice and tender documents. Always verify eligibility, deadlines and commercial terms with the issuing authority.
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