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title: "Direct Award Plant SIMAR for DGFS"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Direct Award Plant SIMAR for DGFS

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cdbf120-32f5-42d8-a207-82cf64b89024

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Direct Award Plant SIMAR for DGFS", focusing on repair and maintenance services. Categorised under the CPV classification for repair and maintenance of plant, this contract encompasses the servicing, inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment of a variety of fleet assets including agricultural and construction equipment. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and culminated in an active contract award valued at £4,500,000. The contract period extends from 16th October 2025 to 15th August 2026, covering delivery locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other UK-associated regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in fleet service and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in agricultural and construction machinery. Although not noted for SME or VCSE suitability, larger enterprises or those with established framework agreements are appropriately positioned to benefit from this securing of services. Potential growth areas include expanding the scope of services covered under maintenance contracts and fostering relationships with the Environment Agency and related public sector clients. The successful supplier, Briggs Equipment UK, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such high-value, inclusive contracts.

## Notice

Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) from the Environment Agency (EA) requires a new contract to cover the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) and refurbishment of its fleet of plant assets. This includes, but is not limited to, agricultural and construction equipment, trailers, pumps, weed cutting boats and bowsers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b172f4-73d3-4c86-bbfe-da5059f69e18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 15 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGGS EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 06:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b172f4-73d3-4c86-bbfe-da5059f69e18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b172f4-73d3-4c86-bbfe-da5059f69e18
  23rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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