---
title: "NAT - Light Plant and Tools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028aef"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028aef.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)"
published: "2021-03-17"
---

# NAT - Light Plant and Tools

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028aef

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) seeks a contractor for the maintenance and servicing of Light Plant and Tools, classified under "Repair and maintenance services". This open procedure tender, titled "NAT - Light Plant and Tools", was active until a decision was made to withdraw it during the tender period. The contract was expected to span a two-year term, from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2023, with optional renewals, covering various locations across the UK. The last deadline for submission aligned with a tender end date of 24th February 2021, after which the bid opening occurred on 25th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those offering solutions for light plant equipment and tools. Companies engaged in health and safety compliance, servicing, and inventory management tailored for environmental agencies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The structure of this procurement, which aimed to appoint a single national supplier, favours businesses that can demonstrate reliability and capability in managing ongoing servicing contracts and adhering to regulatory requirements.

## Notice

The Authority intended to appoint a national supplier to provide maintenance and servicing of Light Plant and Tools that are owned by the EA, the Hire and return of Light Plant and Tools and the direct purchase of consumable replacement items, i.e. Batteries. The decision was made during the tender period not to conclude this procurement exercise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intended to appoint a national supplier to provide maintenance and servicing of Light Plant and Tools that are owned by the EA, the Hire and return of Light Plant and Tools and the direct purchase of consumable replacement items, i.e. Batteries. The decision was made during the tender period not to conclude this procurement exercise.

Renewal: The contract will commence on the 1st July 2021 and will be for a two year fixed term until the 30th June 2023. 2 X 12 month optional renewals at the discretion of the authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005462-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) |
| Additional buyers | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005462-2021
- 15 Jan 2021 at 23:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000921-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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