GAP Group LTD
Delivering Solutions
HIRE SOLUTIONS
High-Voltage Solutions: The GAP Edge in Electrical Transmission and Distribution
GAP Group LTD
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About GAP Hire Solutions Supporting Sustainable Energy Transition GAP Divisions Plant & Tool Hire Lifting
Trenching & Shoring Tanker Services Power Generation Environmental Services Industry Experience Benefits and Value Proposition Commitment to Sustainability Depot Network Nationwide Coverage Contact us
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Welfare Services Non-Mechanical Survey & Safety Pump Services
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Contents
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ABOUT GAP HIRE SOLUTIONS GAP Hire Solutions has been a trusted partner to the electrical transmission & distribution sector for several years. With 12 specialised divisions, we offer a complete one-stop-shop service tailored to the specific needs of the transmission sector.
Our depots are equipped to provide comprehensive nationwide support for:
Plant Hire
Tools
Non-Mechanical
Survey & Safety
Welfare Services
Lifting Services
Trenching & Shoring
Pump Services
Environmental Services
Power Generation
Tanker Services
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About GAP Hire Solutions
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SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION
132kv to 400kv. As the Government pushes for a shift away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and battery power, the need for an upgraded transmission network has never been greater. This includes building more substations, laying new cables, and installing and upgrading towers for power lines from 132kv to 400kv.
GAP Hire Solutions’ 11 expert divisions facilitate seamless project delivery for these essential upgrades.
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Supporting Sustainable Energy Transition
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GAP DIVISIONS
Elgin
Inverness
Aberdeen
Trenching & Shoring
Tanker Services
Scotland
Plant Hire
Tool Hire
Dundee
Dunfermline Leith Sighthill
Falkirk
Anniesland
Harthill
Kinning Park
Motherwell
Kilmarnock
Newcastle
Carlisle
Durham
Non- Mechanical
Environmental Services
Welfare Services
Whitehaven
Middlesbrough
North West
North East
Douglas
Lancaster Preston
York
Bradford
Leeds
Hull
Manchester
Doncaster
Liverpool
Sheeld
Wallasey Bangor
Warrington
Lincoln
Stoke on Trent
Nottingham
Derby
Telford
Midlands Leicester Northampton
Birmingham
Peterborough Norwich Bury St Edmunds
Survey & Safety
Lifting Services
Pump Services
Power Generation
South West Tewkesbury
Cambridge
South East Milton Keynes
Colchester
Swansea
Oxford
Cardi
Reading
Bristol
Maidstone
Bridgwater
Portsmouth
Brighton
Bournemouth
Exeter
Bodmin
Plymouth
Watford
Waltham Cross
London North
Kentish Town Tilbury
St Sampson
Wembley
Docklands
Tower Bridge
Heathrow
Croydon Charlton
London South
Grouville
GAP Divisions
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PLANT & TOOL HIRE
GAP’s Plant & Tools Hire provides the electrical transmission & distribution sector with cutting-edge equipment and trusted support, ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently.
market working in partnership with OEM’s. Telematic data on larger plant is available as desired. Our vast range of plant and tools caters for all ranges of excavations for cable lay, tower erections and substation builds. “
Our Plant and Tool Hire division is integral to GAP Hire Solutions. We provide a wide range of high-quality plant and tool equipment, thanks to our long-standing relationships with industry-leading suppliers. Through continual reinvestment, we maintain one of the most modern and innovative fleets in the hire industry, ensuring GAP remains the premier plant and tool hirer in the UK. We also provide new innovative products to the
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Our Divisions
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LIFTING
GAP’s Lifting Services support the electrical transmission & distribution sector with specialist equipment expert solutions, ensuring efficient handling for every project.
GAP provides multiple options for safe movements across site and tower network. “
Our skilled engineers and technical sales staff offer comprehensive lifting solutions for all upgrade projects. All GAP Lifting equipment fully complies with LOLER and PUWER regulations, guaranteeing the highest quality and safety standards. In addition, GAP can also test, inspect and certify lifting and working at height equipment owned by our customers to ensure equipment is within certification and fit for use.
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Our Divisions
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WELFARE SERVICES
Our Welfare Services Division provides mobile welfare units and facilities, ensuring safe, comfortable and compliant working on electrical sites.
Our welfare units are easy to manoeuvre across sites as the project progresses and can be situated close to work areas to provide compliance with CDM. “
On-site comfort is crucial, especially in remote areas. GAP offers various sizes of mobile Welfare Units, providing essential breaks and maintaining hygiene for onsite staff. This aids in projects complying with CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations. All mobile welfare units have solar capabilities with back-up power generation. Our welfare units are fitted with telematics to see fuel/solar data.
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Our Divisions
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NON-MECHANICAL Providing essential equipment and solutions to enhance safety and efficiency on-site, with GAP Non-Mechanical Plant Division.
Our products can give easy access to the most challenging terrains across the transmission network to enable you to work on the network. “
GAP’s Non-Mechanical division provides extensive safety solutions, including signage, security fencing, pedestrian barriers, walk boards, and track mats, ensuring the protection of both the environment and the public as per NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act).
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Our Divisions
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SURVEY & SAFETY
Before work begins, site surveys are essential. GAP’s Survey & Safety division offers a comprehensive range of topographical site survey equipment, including Robotic Total Stations and GNSS Our Survey & Safety Division supports the electrical transmission & distribution sector with precise surveying and robust safety solutions, ensuring projects are executed safely and accurately. “
GAP Survey & Safety assisted various customers with our GNSS solutions in remote locations. Despite limited cellular coverage, we provided a base setup that enables correction data to be sent to their GPS rovers. This ensured the high accuracy needed for their surveying tasks.
products. GAP are authorised rental partners with industry leading brands such as Trimble and Leica Geosystems. We also can provide essential calibration and maintenance of equipment through our accredited service centres.
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Our Divisions
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PUMP SERVICES
GAP Pump Services supports electrical transmission & distribution projects with efficient pumping solutions, ensuring smooth operations and effective water management on-site.
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Our newest division, GAP Pump Services, specialises in fluid movement, offering market-leading dewatering and drainage solutions for successful site excavations. GAP Pump Services offer market leading fuel efficiency making these some of the most eco-friendly pumps in the industry, which can be monitoring and controlled by utilising our industry leading telematics systems. Environmental and Power Generation services allow
All Pumps have a Stage V engine which can provide fuel savings and telematic reports on usage and CO2 savings. for a complete one-stop- shop solution, offering oil and silt removal, pH correction, water quality monitoring all powered by in-house Stage V compliant generators with additional hybrid energy storage systems.
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Our Divisions
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TRENCHING & SHORING
Ensure reliable excavation and safety solutions for secure and efficient project execution, with GAP Trenching & Shoring.
From easy and light to erect EZE shoring for smaller excavations to full temporary works designs for larger civils work we have all your needs covered. “
As the sole distributor of EZE Shoring in the UK, we are delighted to be able to offer a simple, safe, easy and quick trenching solution that ensures safe excavations. As the sole distributor of EZE Shoring in the UK, we are delighted to be able to offer a simple, safe, easy and quick trenching solution. GAP’s Trenching & Shoring division provides a range of trench boxes, trench sheets, and ancillaries to prevent trench collapses and ensure site safety.
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TANKER SERVICES
Our Tanker Services Division supports the electrical transmission & distribution sector with dependable transportation and management of liquids, ensuring efficient and safe handling for various site needs.
also available which means we are only emptying/filling as and when required making us more efficient, reducing CO2 emissions and saving our customers money. Our centralised logistics department enables us to plan and deliver all your tanker needs for clean and dirty water on a weekly or ad hoc basis when required to keep the project running. “
GAP Tanker Services offers a full complement of waste tankers on vehicles ranging from 4x4, 3.5t, 7.5t and 26t. All our tankers can remove various types of waste, from standard effluent to hazardous waste, and deliver fresh water at the same time if required. Whether regular visits or an ad-hoc service are necessary, GAP can accommodate your needs, even if you source welfare facilities from others. Remote telematic monitoring for our waste/water tanks is
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Our Divisions
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POWER GENERATION
Our Power Generation Division energises the electrical transmissions sector by delivering reliable, scalable power solutions tailored to meet the demanding requirements of every project.
deliver innovative solutions, including hybrid and HVO- compatible generators, reducing carbon footprints and supporting sustainability targets. A major utility provider relied on GAP’s hybrid power systems during transmission upgrades, cutting fuel consumption by 30% while ensuring reliable power. “
From construction sites to substations, uninterrupted power is critical. GAP’s Power Generation Division offers an extensive fleet of generators ranging from 25kVA to 500kVA, along with load banks, fuel tanks, and cabling solutions. Our equipment is modern, eco-friendly, and available with remote monitoring for efficiency and convenience.
GAP collaborates with leading power equipment brands to
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Ensuring projects in the electrical transmission and distribution sector are carried out responsibly, minimising environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance.
tailored solutions featuring comprehensive monitoring and treatment traceability, ensuring that operational and environmental goals are seamlessly aligned. GAP Environmental Services provided filtration and bunded fuel storage, protecting watercourses and meeting environmental regulations on a transmission project. “
Environmental management is vital for every site. GAP’s Environmental Services Division offers a full range of solutions, including lamella clarifiers, pH balancers, chemical dosing systems, and advanced water treatment solutions. From initial site setup to ongoing maintenance,
we help protect sensitive ecosystems and maintain industry standards. In collaboration with our customers, we provide
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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
With years of industry experience in both transmission and distribution, our teams across all divisions are well-equipped to manage the requirements for electrical transmission work nationwide. Our staff possess a wealth of knowledge in the hire industry, with specific skills essential for providing top-notch support and services. We have supported both DNO’s (Distribution Network Operator) and National Grid across numerous framework contracts and specific projects and their service delivery partners the Tier 1 contractors. Our ability to provide numerous solutions across the full length of the UK will aid the safe and compliant delivery of this essential network upgrade to meet Net Zero goals.
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Expertise and Reliability With years of experience and a proven track record as an approved Tier 1 supplier, GAP Hire Solutions brings unparalleled expertise to every project. Our teams are well-versed in the unique requirements of transmission work, ensuring seamless project execution.
Nationwide Coverage Operating from almost 200
BENEFITS AND VALUE PROPOSITION Choosing GAP Hire Solutions for your electrical transmission projects offers distinct advantages:
strategically located depots across the UK, GAP ensures prompt and efficient service delivery nationwide. This extensive network facilitates coordinated support for even the most complex transmission projects.
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Benefits and Value Proposition
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As the industry moves towards renewable energy sources, GAP Hire Solutions is committed to reducing environmental impact. We use electric vehicles in our delivery fleet where possible and follow sustainable growth practices, to support your sustainability goals. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability positions GAP as one of the UK’s leading hire solutions providers. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
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DEPOT NETWORK Each depot includes:
Our depots feature equipment storage yards, our own delivery fleet and on-site repair facilities to minimise downtime.
General Manager
Foreman
Hire Desk Coordinator
Delivery Fleet
Mechanical Fitters
Drivers
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Depot Network
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Elgin
Inverness
Aberdeen
NATIONWIDE COVERAGE With almost 200 strategically
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Scotland
Dundee
Dunfermline Leith Sighthill
Falkirk
Anniesland
Harthill
Kinning Park
Motherwell
Kilmarnock
Newcastle
Carlisle
located depots across the country, GAP Hire Solutions ensures seamless communication and collaboration for all your project needs. This extensive network enables multiple depots to support a single project efficiently.
Durham
Whitehaven
Middlesbrough
North West
North East
Douglas
Lancaster Preston
York
Bradford
Leeds
Hull
Manchester
Doncaster
Liverpool
Sheeld
Wallasey Bangor
Warrington
Lincoln
Stoke on Trent
Nottingham
Derby
Telford
Midlands Leicester Northampton
Birmingham
Peterborough Norwich Bury St Edmunds
South West Tewkesbury
Cambridge
South East Milton Keynes
Colchester
Swansea
Oxford
Cardi
Reading
Bristol
Maidstone
Bridgwater
Portsmouth
Brighton
Bournemouth
Exeter
Bodmin
Plymouth
Watford
Waltham Cross
London North
Kentish Town Tilbury
St Sampson
Wembley
Docklands
Tower Bridge
Heathrow
Croydon Charlton
London South
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CONTACT US TODAY TO:
Discuss your project requirements and receive tailored solutions.
Request a consultation or quote for our services.
Ready to streamline your electrical transmission projects with GAP Hire Solutions? Whether planning a network upgrade or requiring ongoing support, GAP Hire Solutions is your trusted partner for success.
Learn more about our comprehensive range of hire solutions and nationwide capabilities.
Reach out to us at 03330 094 153 or visit www.gap-group.co.uk to get started.
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