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Scope

Description

CITB is seeking to procure two items of plant machinery to support its Plant Operator training operations.

The first requirement is for a new or very low hour ex-demo 25-30 tonne Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) to replace a machine sold in 2025 and restore the ADT training fleet to four machines. With the fleet currently operating at three machines, the training department faces ongoing challenges in allocating learners effectively. Whilst hiring has been considered, ADTs are a highly specialist machine, carry significant hire costs, and availability across the UK market is severely limited due to demand from major ongoing construction projects. Those machines available for hire do not meet the required standard for training purposes.

The second requirement is for a new or very low hour ex-demo agricultural tractor to replace an aging machine used in the preparation of Plant Operator training fields and for apprentice and commercial training activity. The current tractor carries a high number of operational hours due to frequent use, and maintenance costs are increasing as a result. This ground preparation function is essential to the continued operation of the training field. Whilst a dozer can be used as an alternative, the running and repair costs associated with this type of machine make it an unviable long-term solution.

Total value (estimated)

• £500,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 3 August 2026 to 31 December 2026
• 4 months, 29 days

Main procurement category

Goods

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. New or very low hours ex-demo 25-30T Articulated Dump Truck.

Description

To replace an out-of-date machine that was sold in 2025 and bring the ADT fleet back up to four machines.

With the fleet being restricted to three, the training department struggles with allocating learners to machines. Ideally, we could hire this machine, however, they are an extremely niche machine and very expensive to hire. Adding to the issues with hiring, the large construction projects currently ongoing in the UK, the number of machines available for hire are limited and what are on the market are not of an acceptable standard.

Lot value (estimated)

• £300,000 including VAT

CPV classifications

• 16700000 - Tractors
• 34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks
• 43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. A new or low hours ex-demo 4WD tractor, 200-250HP.

Description

To replace an aging tractor used for preparing the Plant Operator training fields and used for apprentice/commercial training. The repairs bills for the tractor are starting to increase because of the relatively high hours as the tractor is used frequently to prepare the ground for training. This operation is needed for the continued use of the field. We can use a dozer; however, the high running costs and repairs bills that result from running this type of machine doesn’t make it a viable option.

Lot value (estimated)

• £200,000 including VAT

CPV classifications

• 16700000 - Tractors

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. New or very low hours ex-demo 25-30T Articulated Dump Truck.

Lot 2. A new or low hours ex-demo 4WD tractor, 200-250HP.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

27 May 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

27 May 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

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Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

3 August 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Construction Industry Training Board

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-2274-ZBTV

4 Cyrus Way

Peterborough

PE7 8HP

United Kingdom

Email: seyi.osoba [at] citb.co.uk

Region: UKH11 - Peterborough

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government