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title: "National Plant Hire Framework - Defra Group - 2025 - 2031"
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# National Plant Hire Framework - Defra Group - 2025 - 2031

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66512790-3b7f-4a55-9706-498602797298

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a793008-fc77-467f-af84-49b0cbfae3b4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL; RAY BRITLAND CONTRACTORS; SELWOOD; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator
- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator
- 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a793008-fc77-467f-af84-49b0cbfae3b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a793008-fc77-467f-af84-49b0cbfae3b4
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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