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title: "Commercial Vehicles Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)"
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# Commercial Vehicles Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e5a0d1f-8301-4ec4-8724-418191f3e5f6

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the servicing, inspection, maintenance, and repair (SIMAR) of Defra Group Fleet Services' (DGFS) commercial asset fleet to Fraikin Ltd. The contract, titled "Commercial Vehicles Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)," falls under the services category and pertains to the repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment (CPV code: 50110000). This open procedure procurement process concluded with the award on 8th October 2024, and the contract will run from 15th October 2024 to 15th October 2027. The project covers various locations including East Midlands, East of England, London, and other regions across the UK and internationally. The total contract value is £13,287,710.03.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle maintenance and repair. SMEs stand to benefit considerably from this contract due to its open procedure procurement method, which encourages wide participation. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with robust capabilities in servicing a diverse fleet of vehicles including cars, vans, 4x4s, HGVs, trailers, and ancillary items. Engaging in this contract could enhance business portfolios and open doors to further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of Defra Group Fleet Services' (DGFS) commercial asset fleet, including but not limited to; cars, vans, 4X4's, HGV's, Trailers and Ancillary items.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f9480b-a123-46cc-b4cf-e375cc42ef36 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,287,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,287,710 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAIKIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f9480b-a123-46cc-b4cf-e375cc42ef36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f9480b-a123-46cc-b4cf-e375cc42ef36
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ea4ac98-ce36-40a5-a6a7-fcd4864cdf45
  Fraikin Contract 8.10.24_Redacted

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