Tender

Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 10:22

Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, acting as the buying organisation and supported by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)." This contract aims to provide full SIMAR services for plant assets to support both the Environment Agency and various Defra Groups. The procurement falls under the services industry category and will be implemented on a national scale within the United Kingdom. This open procurement process utilises a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key tender dates include the submission deadline on 30th January 2026, with contract awards expected by 27th April 2026, and contract services commencing on 11th May 2026. The contract will initially span a 3-year period, with potential extensions of up to three additional one-year terms.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing 24/7 service with minimal operational disruption and a commitment to sustainable practices. Particularly, companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and fleet management services can greatly benefit. The total estimated contract value is set at £49 million, with suitability for SMEs indicated. The absence of a down-select stage within the procurement procedure enables wider participation, permitting all capable bidders to submit proposals and potentially engage in a Best and Final Offer stage based on evaluation outcomes. This procurement offers businesses a substantial opportunity to secure long-term, high-value work with a major government agency.

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Notice Title

Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

Notice Description

Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Plant assets to support the Environment Agency and other Defra Groups. Key requirements of this contract are: * The provision of a 24 / 7 national service * A flexible and cost-effective supplier * Competent and trained staff * Ability to service, inspection, maintain, repair and operate a legally compliant fleet * Provision of 24 / 7 breakdown and recovery services * Minimal disruption to business operations/minimal downtime of assets * A sustainable approach to all areas of operations * The ability to repair and refurbish assets as required (predominantly plant) Defra would like to put in place a contract with a single supplier for an initial contract duration of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods. Known Risks Risk Category: Regulatory Changes Description: There is a reasonable likelihood of changes to regulations during the contract term. Impact on Contract: Such changes may require adjustments to: * Technical specifications of goods or services. * Compliance documentation and reporting processes. * Delivery timelines and associated costs. Modification Mechanism: In accordance with Schedule 8, paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023: * If these regulatory changes materialise and are not caused by either party, the contracting authority may vary the contract to ensure compliance. * Any variation will be limited to what is strictly necessary to meet the new legal requirements and will not increase the estimated contract value by more than 50%. * A Contract Change Notice will be published to maintain transparency. We are unable to address the potential impact upfront due to not knowing what potential regulatory changes will apply during the contract duration.

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-04fb8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078768-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£49,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£49,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 15 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-02-13

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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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