--- title: "Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-05-27" --- # Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0340f9.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently seeking tenders for its "Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)" project. This procurement falls under the services category, primarily focusing on the repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. The tendering process is at the active stage and will close on 29 June 2022 at 12:00. The contract, offered through an open procedure, is available for multiple lots, allowing suppliers to submit bids for one or several lots relating to commercial vehicles and plant assets. The initial contract period is set for three years, with the possibility of up to three additional one-year extensions. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the vehicle maintenance and repair sector, particularly those specialising in commercial vehicle servicing and plant asset maintenance. Companies with expertise in delivering fast and reliable repair services, especially those capable of responding to emergency situations, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on maintaining operational readiness for Defra's fleet, potential bidders should have the capacity to deliver minimal off-road time and disruption to ensure effective incident response throughout the year. ## Notice Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Commercial vehicles and Plant assets. These services enable Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) commercial vehicles and plant assets to be available, safe and in road worthy condition as and when needed. As a category one responder, DGFS respond to major incidents 24 hours day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year and assets must be well maintained and readily available to provide an effective incident response. Commercial vehicles, especially those with towing capabilities, must be onsite and mobilised for incidents around the year. Vehicle off road time and disruption to operations must be minimal. Plant assets, particularly pumps and trailers, must be well maintained and serviced so they can be relied upon during incidents. More information on our Specification of Requirements is provided in Appendix 1 - Commercial Specification and Appendix 2 - Plant Specification. ### Lot Information Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Commercial vehicles and Plant assets. These services enable Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) commercial vehicles and plant assets to be available, safe and in road worthy condition as and when needed. As a category one responder, DGFS respond to major incidents 24 hours day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year and assets must be well maintained and readily available to provide an effective incident response. Commercial vehicles, especially those with towing capabilities, must be onsite and mobilised for incidents around the year. Vehicle off road time and disruption to operations must be minimal. Plant assets, particularly pumps and trailers, must be well maintained and serviced so they can be relied upon during incidents. More information on our Specification of Requirements is provided in Appendix 1 - Commercial Specification and Appendix 2 - Plant Specification. Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 3-years with the potential for 3 x 12-month extension periods (3+1+1+1). Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Commercial vehicles and Plant assets. These services enable Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) commercial vehicles and plant assets to be available, safe and in road worthy condition as and when needed. As a category one responder, DGFS respond to major incidents 24 hours day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year and assets must be well maintained and readily available to provide an effective incident response. Commercial vehicles, especially those with towing capabilities, must be onsite and mobilised for incidents around the year. Vehicle off road time and disruption to operations must be minimal. Plant assets, particularly pumps and trailers, must be well maintained and serviced so they can be relied upon during incidents. More information on our Specification of Requirements is provided in Appendix 1 - Commercial Specification and Appendix 2 - Plant Specification. Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 3-years with the potential for 3 x 12-month extension periods (3+1+1+1). Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Commercial vehicles and Plant assets. These services enable Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) commercial vehicles and plant assets to be available, safe and in road worthy condition as and when needed. As a category one responder, DGFS respond to major incidents 24 hours day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year and assets must be well maintained and readily available to provide an effective incident response. Commercial vehicles, especially those with towing capabilities, must be onsite and mobilised for incidents around the year. Vehicle off road time and disruption to operations must be minimal. Plant assets, particularly pumps and trailers, must be well maintained and serviced so they can be relied upon during incidents. More information on our Specification of Requirements is provided in Appendix 1 - Commercial Specification and Appendix 2 - Plant Specification. Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 3-years with the potential for 3 x 12-month extension periods (3+1+1+1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014931-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment ## Release History - 27 May 2022 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014931-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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