Dorset Council · Awarded contract
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Framework for Hire of Operated and Self-Operated Plant Machinery for Dorset Highways

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Aug 2026

Dorset Council awarded a contract to Andrews Plant, B T Wood, Brandon Hire Station, Bredon Construction & Haulage (Wareham) Ltd, Connor Construction (South West) Ltd, Force One Ltd, G & P Agricultural Services, G Crook and Sons, and Jet Plant Hire Ltd for the hire of operated and self-operated plant machinery to support Dorset Highways' responsibilities as a highway authority.

The contract, valued at £10,000,000, covers the management of over 3,860km of roads and associated infrastructure including bridges, cycleways, footways, drainage, street lighting, bus stops, road signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.

The framework supplements Dorset Highways' own resources within a mixed economy delivery model.

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