Planning

Boat SIMAR & Purchase

  • DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-011430

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04f934

Published 27 March 2025, 8:09am



Scope

Reference

P-33767

Description

Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) are responsible for operating the safest, greenest, most cost-effective fleet assets across the Defra Group. DGFS manage both commercial and plant fleet assets, including the procurement and disposal of vehicles, plant, boats, agricultural and construction equipment, and the Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of commercial and plant assets. DGFS' aim is to become pioneers of innovative and inventive solutions that improve the fleet's performance and sustainability. DGFS want a class leading sustainable fleet that minimises its impact on the environment and people by reducing its emissions, leading by example and inspiring others.

Total value (estimated)

  • £12,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £14,400,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2032
  • 6 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 50241100 - Vessel repair services
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
  • 50241200 - Ferry repair services
  • 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
  • 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

11 April 2025

Engagement process description

Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is seeking early expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for a proposed 3-year contract for the maintenance of its fleet of owned marine vessels, and associated trailers, outboards and ancillary equipment. If you would like to review and respond to the Request for Information, please email Angelica Ho at Angelica.Ho@Defra.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI document. Please note the closing date is Friday 11th April 2025.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

9 June 2025


Contracting authority

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Summary of their role in this procurement: The Environment Agency will be managing this contract on behalf of DEFRA

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster


Contact organisation

Contact DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS for any enquiries.