--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-06-10" --- # Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bab5.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency (EA) is planning a tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant, and Tools. This initiative falls under the miscellaneous repair and maintenance services sector, with the procurement process currently at the planning stage. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback to shape the final contract, with the deadline for market engagement set for 2nd July 2021. The EA intends to combine existing frameworks for ground care equipment and light plant into a single contract and is exploring the inclusion of Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Monitoring Equipment based on supplier input. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the maintenance and servicing of ground care equipment and tools. Companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in HAV monitoring solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. The EA seeks to establish a contractor who can not only maintain a comprehensive asset database but also provide vital monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Interested businesses should register their interest and participate in the provided survey to influence the future framework. ## Notice The Environment Agency (EA) currently has two frameworks called 'Provision, Maintenance and Servicing of Ground Care Equipment' and 'Light Plant and Tools'. The EA is considering combining these into a single contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools, and would welcome feedback from the market on this approach. The EA is also considering including a requirement for Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Monitoring Equipment contract, depending on the information gathered from this market engagement exercise. Through the issuing of this prior information notice the Environment Agency wishes to notify and engage the market to understand supplier capability and the level of interest in each area for these opportunities. Full details are included below. The deadline to complete this survey is Friday 2 July 2021 ### Lot Information Lot 2 or 3 Potentially 3 Lots - depending on the information gathered from this PIN. FRAMEWORK Introduction and Background The Environment Agency (EA) currently has two frameworks called 'Provision, Maintenance and Servicing of Ground Care Equipment' and 'Light Plant and Tools'. The EA is considering combining these into a single contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Groundcare Equipment, Light Plant and Tools, and would welcome feedback from the market on this approach. The EA is also considering including a requirement for Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Monitoring Equipment contract, depending on the information gathered from this market engagement exercise. 1) Ground Care Equipment The current National Framework is for the provision, maintenance and servicing of Ground Care Equipment. Equipment includes a range of petrol and battery powered chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, multi head and leaf blowers. Associated equipment such as chains, specialist lubricants is also provided (circa 1000 items). All of the equipment is maintained and serviced annually. Any required repairs are also undertaken on this framework. 2) Light Plant and Tools The current National Framework is for the planned servicing and maintenance, plus breakdown support of EA owned items of Light Plant and Tools (LPTs), circa 3,400 items. Equipment includes items such as generators and hand held drills, circular saws, grinders, etc. It is used by EA field teams across the country. Periodic service and maintenance must at a minimum be carried out annually (if heavy usage may be required more frequently). The Maintenance contractor is also required to maintain and update a database of the assets and their service records to provide details of quantity, age, value and condition of the light plant & tool holding. 3) Hand Arm Vibration Monitoring Equipment EA Operational field teams use a variety of hand held tools and hand guided powered tools. Users are exposed to hand arm vibration (HAV) on a regular basis for both planned and reactive work activities. Their exposure to these vibrations must be monitored and managed in accordance with Statutory guidance. This contract covers the supply of the equipment which monitors and records a workers exposure to HAV when a hand held tool is in use. It allows EA employees to actively manage their exposure to HAV in real time. The contractor is required to collect, process, analyse and present the HAV data in a dashboard form back to the EA. Additional information: The EA invites interested suppliers to register their interest in this framework and take part in a short survey to assist with shaping the future framework. Please see the details of how to take part in the survey below. Please email alex.townsend@environment-agency.gov.uk to register your interest and request a copy of the survey. Please put the title/subject of your email as 'survey'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013124-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013124-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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