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The contract will provide a consistent, streamlined, and effective approach to sourcing ground care and plant assets, ensuring operational readiness across Defra sites. \nThe contract is expected to be split into 5 lots (see RFI form for more information) with a timeframe of six years (four years plus an optional two-year extension period). \nThe total value of potential equipment replacements is estimated at £80 million (excluding VAT) over the contract period." }, { "releaseID": "053062-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-04T17:22:56+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Defra Group requires a modern, sustainable, and optimised ground care equipment fleet to support operational delivery across the Group.\nThe purpose of this project is to establish a long-term, Defra Group-wide contract for the supply of grounds maintenance equipment, led by the Environment Agency (as the main customer), with access available for the whole Group. The contract will provide a consistent, streamlined, and effective approach to sourcing ground care and plant assets, ensuring operational readiness across Defra sites. \nThe contract is expected to be split into 4 lots with a timeframe of six years. \nThe total value of potential equipment replacements is estimated at £69 million (excluding VAT) over the contract period." }, { "releaseID": "079052-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-19T14:26:20+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Defra Group Fleet Services requires modern, sustainable, and optimised ground care, agricultural and plant equipment to support operational delivery across the group.\nThe purpose of this project is to establish long-term, Defra group-wide contract(s) for the supply of ground care, agricultural and plant equipment, led by the Environment Agency (as the main customer), with access available for the whole group. 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