Scope
Reference
P-31899
Description
Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Plant assets to support the Environment Agency and other Defra Groups. Key requirements of this contract are: • The provision of a 24 / 7 national service • A flexible and cost-effective supplier • Competent and trained staff • Ability to service, inspection, maintain, repair and operate a legally compliant fleet • Provision of 24 / 7 breakdown and recovery services • Minimal disruption to business operations/minimal downtime of assets • A sustainable approach to all areas of operations • The ability to repair and refurbish assets as required (predominantly plant)
Total value (estimated)
- £49,000,000 excluding VAT
- £58,800,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 September 2025
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Below threshold
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
Contact name: Rachael Burton
Email: rachael.burton@defra.gov.uk
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: Contract Manager
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster