Provision of Plant Hire with Operator to University of Leicester
The University of Leicester · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Plant Hire with Operator to University of Leicester
Awarded 30 Jun 2023
Awarded30 Jun 2023
Value£880,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryMiscellaneous
Expires in 8mo4y term, 84% elapsed
Awarded 30 June 2023Expires 29 June 2027
About
The University of Leicester awarded a multi-supplier framework contract to AE Faulks Ltd, Ambion Contractors Ltd, P.
Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd, Planters (Leicester) Limited, and Plantforce Rentals Ltd for the provision of plant hire with operator.
The contract supports the University's commercial archaeological unit, University Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS), by supplying external equipment and operators for digging trenches and moving spoil on fieldwork-based archaeological and heritage projects.
The contract value is £880,000.
It commenced on 1 July 2023 and runs for three years until 30 June 2026, with one optional annual extension period until 30 June 2027, subject to satisfactory agreement between the University and the successful suppliers.
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Won by AE Faulks Ltd,Ambion Contractors Ltd,P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd,Planters (Leicester) Limited,Plantforce Rentals Ltd · The University of Leicester
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