Planning

Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is planning to procure Service, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (SIMAR) services for its fleet of construction and agricultural plant equipment across the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the closing date for expressions of interest, which is set for Tuesday, 15th April 2025. The entire contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2032. The contracting process is managed by the Environment Agency on behalf of DEFRA, and the total estimated value is £52,800,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair, maintenance, and fleet management services. It is particularly well-suited for companies experienced in handling construction and agricultural equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process includes considerations for such businesses. By securing this contract, a company could establish or expand its presence within the public sector, leveraging DEFRA's requirements to showcase competence in large-scale, high-value service delivery. Interested suppliers are advised to engage early and respond promptly to the request for information to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

Notice Description

DGFS are seeking a contractor to provide Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for its fleet of construction and agricultural plant and equipment across the United Kingdom.

Planning Information

Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is seeking early expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for a proposed 3-year contract for the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for its fleet of construction and agricultural plant and equipment across the United Kingdom. If you would like to review and respond to the Request for Information, please email Angelica Ho at Angelica.Ho@Defra.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI document. Please note the closing date is Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 5pm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012337-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachael.burton@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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