Planning

Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 12:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 08:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools." This procurement falls under the miscellaneous repair and maintenance services category and aims to consolidate existing frameworks into a single contract to streamline operations. The procurement process invites market feedback, with a key engagement deadline set for 2nd July 2021. This initiative spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers, particularly those in the maintenance and servicing of groundcare equipment and light plant tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on innovative approaches to the combined contract. Businesses specialising in tools, equipment servicing, and monitoring technology, such as Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Monitoring Equipment, will find ample prospects to contribute to the EA's operational needs and participate in shaping the future framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) currently has two frameworks called 'Provision, Maintenance and Servicing of Ground Care Equipment' and 'Light Plant and Tools'. The EA is considering combining these into a single contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools, and would welcome feedback from the market on this approach. The EA is also considering including a requirement for Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Monitoring Equipment contract, depending on the information gathered from this market engagement exercise. 1) Ground Care Equipment The current National Framework is for the provision, maintenance and servicing of Ground Care Equipment. Equipment includes a range of petrol and battery powered chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, multi head and leaf blowers. Associated equipment such as chains, specialist lubricants is also provided (circa 1000 items). All of the equipment is maintained and serviced annually. Any required repairs are also undertaken on this framework. 2) Light Plant and Tools The current National Framework is for the planned servicing and maintenance, plus breakdown support of EA owned items of Light Plant and Tools (LPTs), circa 3,400 items. Equipment includes items such as generators and hand held drills, circular saws, grinders, etc. It is used by EA field teams across the country. Periodic service and maintenance must at a minimum be carried out annually (if heavy usage may be required more frequently). The Maintenance contractor is also required to maintain and update a database of the assets and their service records to provide details of quantity, age, value and condition of the light plant & tool holding. 3) Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment EA Operational field teams use a variety of hand held tools and hand guided powered tools. Users are exposed to hand arm vibration (HAV) on a regular basis for both planned and reactive work activities. Their exposure to these vibrations must be monitored and managed in accordance with Statutory guidance. This contract covers the supply of the equipment which monitors and records a workers exposure to HAV when a hand held tool is in use. It allows EA employees to actively manage their exposure to HAV in real time. The contractor is required to collect, process, analyse and present the HAV data in a dashboard form back to the EA. Suppliers are asked to respond to the survey no later than Friday 2 July 2021. Additional information: The Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools PIN is now live, please follow the link below for more information and details on how to take part in the PRE-TENDER SURVEY. The EA intends to use the information captured by this survey to assist with shaping the future framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a9fcd7-c02c-4e69-aa9b-c7a6bc6165b3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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