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12 Jun 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed the awarding process for the National Plant Hire Framework (2025-2031), an extensive procurement initiative covering services related to the hire of agricultural machinery with operators across the UK. This open procedure, adhering to the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024, engaged several suppliers and concluded on 12th June 2025, following the signing of contracts on various dates between late April and early June 2025. The procurement was divided into seven lots focusing on specific assets such as plant equipment, accommodation, and pumps, collectively valued at £95 million, depending on demand from within the Defra Group.

This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, plant equipment hire, project management, and consultancy services. Large enterprises such as GAP Group Limited and Sunbelt Rentals Ltd, securing multiple contract awards, have demonstrated the potential for significant commercial engagement through such frameworks. SMEs and regional contractors have the chance to expand by aligning their offerings with specific lots like agricultural and heavy-operated plant hire or providing submersible pumps. As the framework promises a recurring contract with renewal possibilities stretching up to six years, it encourages businesses to establish long-term relationships and sustain growth through collaborative engagements and service delivery excellence.

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Notice Title

Defra Group - National Plant Hire Framework - 2025-2031

Notice Description

National Plant Hire Framework with 7 lots covering a managing agent with 6 of those covering specific assets for hire. PS95m has been approved but this is not a guaranteed value of spend, it will depend on requirements across Defra Group for the hire of Plant.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Managing Agent

Manage framework suppliers across lots 2 to 6. Single point of contact for DGFS and Defra Organisations

Lot 2 - Plant Equipment and Site Provision

Excavators up to 8t, Telehandlers, Rollers, Excavator Attachments, Dumpers, Tracked Dumpers up to 3t, Forklifts, MEWP.
Lighting, Bowsers, Generators, Traffic Management, Fencing, Temporary Access systems

Lot 3 - Accommodation

Toilets, Welfare Units - towable, static and mobile, Storage Units

Lot 4a - Diesel Pumps

Open tender to procure hire of diesel submersible pumps

Lot 4b - Electric Pumps

sub lot electric pumps

Lot 5 - Heavy and Operated Plant

Long Reach Excavators, Dumpers, Dump Trucks, Dozers Long Reach Excavators, Excavator Attachments, Excavators over 8t, Dump Trucks, Tracked Dumpers 3t and over, Dozers, Backhoe Loader 8t and over, Loading Shovels

Lot 6 - Agricultural Plant

Tractors, Bank Mowers, Remote Control Mowers, Agricultural Dump & Plant Trailers, Woodchippers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048abc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031844-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

34114300 - Welfare vehicles

43134100 - Submersible pumps

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,965,053 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

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

P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd

Ray Britland Contractors Ltd

Selwood Limited

Sunbelt Rentals Ltd

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