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National Plant Hire Framework - Defra Group - 2025 - 2031

Environment Agency

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12 Jun 2025 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for the "National Plant Hire Framework - Defra Group - 2025 - 2031." This contract is focused on the hiring of operated and non-operated plant equipment and is valued at £95 million over a six-year term. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of cranes with operators, and encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom and additional locations like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The award process was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract period starting on 1st May 2025 and ending on 30th June 2031. The award was made on 5th May 2025, and the announcement was published on 12th June 2025.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities for companies specialising in plant hire services. The awarded framework involves a variety of suppliers such as GAP Group Limited, Selwood Limited, P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd, Ray Britland Contractors Ltd, and Sunbelt Rentals Ltd. Companies that provide operated plant hire, agricultural equipment, or related machinery services stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with this framework, leveraging the contract's substantial scope to expand their business reach across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Plant Hire Framework - Defra Group - 2025 - 2031

Notice Description

National Plant Hire Framework for all of Defra Group, to enable the hire of operated & non-operate plant. A ceiling amount of PS95m has been approved for the 6 year term across the 7 sublots, however there is no guarantee for this spend. Each hire will be assessed and approved & will vary depending on the incidents across Defra (animal disease outbreak / flooding).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66512790-3b7f-4a55-9706-498602797298
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a793008-fc77-467f-af84-49b0cbfae3b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Environment Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

GAP Group Limited

Selwood Ltd

P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Limited

Ray Britland Contractors Ltd

Sunbelt Rentals Limited

Further Information

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