--- title: "National Plant Hire Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c524" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c524" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c524.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c524.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2023-04-28" --- # National Plant Hire Framework Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c524 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c524) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c524.json) ## Summary The Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is planning the National Plant Hire Framework procurement process. The framework aims to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible operation of fleet assets, with a focus on resilience, specialist incident response equipment, and environmental sustainability. Important dates include a Supplier Engagement Session registration deadline on 31st May 2023 and 45 minute slots available for Lot 1 supplier discussions by 5th June 2023. This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in hiring plant equipment, accommodation, pumps, operated plant, agricultural plant, and heavy plant. Suitable businesses should be able to provide equipment and services for areas such as plant equipment, site provision, accommodation, pumping equipment, and agricultural plant. Businesses interested in sustainable solutions and adopting emerging technologies will find this tender particularly relevant as the Defra Group prioritizes reducing emissions and collaborating with suppliers towards carbon neutrality. ## Notice The DEFRA Group is a collection of government agencies and departments (Environment Agency, Animal Plant and Health Agency, Rural Payments Agency, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation etc) responsible for improving and protecting the environment. Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) are responsible for ensuring that the Defra Group operate the safest, greenest, most cost-effective assets and for procuring all fleet assets, ensuring they meet Defra safety and environmental criteria. The DGFS fleet consists of a range of commercial vehicles and plant. DGFS also hires commercial vehicles and plant. Through the issuing of this Prior Information Notice (PIN), DGFS wish to notify and engage the market to understand both supplier capability and the level of interest in this opportunity. Full details are included below. DGFS are planning a supplier engagement event at 11:00 BST on the 5th June 2023, where there will be a short presentation detailing the opportunity and information on the key areas for consideration under the new framework agreement(s). Following the presentation, on the 8th June 2023, a number of 45 minute time slots will be made available to the potential suppliers to have individual discussions for the managing lot (1). This is first come first serve and please email the commercial lead for available times. Information about lots: DGFS expects that this framework will be divided into 7 lots, with suppliers able to bid for one, some, or all lots. This approach may change depending on the outcome of engagement. An outline of the proposed lots is detailed below. The intention is to award Lot 1 to a single managing agent supplier. Lot 2 to 7 may be awarded to a single supplier, or multiple suppliers. Please not, this information is subject to change and other asset types may be required throughout the lifetime of the framework. Lot 1: Managing Agent: - Single supplier of these services - Manage framework suppliers across Lots 2 to 7 - Single point of contact for DGFS Contract Manager and Contract Users Lot 2(a) : Plant Equipment: - Plant equipment, including the following asset groups: - Excavators up to 8t - Telehandlers - Rollers - Excavator Attachments - Dumpers - Tracked Dumpers up to 3t - Forklifts - MEWP Lot 2 (b) -Site Provision Site provision and security equipment including: - Lighting - Bowsers - Generators - Traffic Management - Fencing - Temporary Access systems Lot 3: Accommodation Accommodation and welfare equipment including: - Toilets - Welfare Units - Static, Towable and Mobile - Storage Units - Welfare Units - Static Lot 4:Pumps Pumping equipment and supplies including: - Petrol/Electric pumps up to 3" - Diesel driven pumps up to 12" - skid mounted and towed - Electric Submersible up to 24" (must deliver 1 cumec minimum) - Hydraulic Pumps up to 12" Lot 5: Operated plant including: - Long Reach Excavators - Dumpers - Dump Trucks - Dozers Lot 6: Agricultural plant and equipment including: - Tractors - Bank Mowers - Remote Control Mowers - Agricultural Dump & Plant Trailers - Woodchippers Lot 7: Heavy plant including: - Long Reach Excavators - Excavator Attachments - Excavators over 8t - Dump Trucks - Tracked Dumpers 3t and over - Dozers - Backhoe Loader 8t and over - Loading Shovels ### Lot Information (1) Managing Agent Managing agent * Single supplier of these services * Manage framework suppliers across Lots 2 to 7 * Single point of contact for DGFS Contract Manager and Contract Users Dedicated point of contact, managing framework contractors for equipment lots. (2) Plant Equipment & Site Provision Plant equipment, including the following asset groups: * Excavators up to 8t * Telehandlers * Rollers * Excavator Attachments * Dumpers * Tracked Dumpers up to 3t * Forklifts * MEWP Site provision and security equipment including: * Lighting * Bowsers * Generators * Traffic Management * Fencing * Temporary Access systems (3) Accommodation Accommodation and welfare equipment including: * Toilets * Welfare Units - Static, Towable and Mobile * Storage Units * Welfare Units - Static (4) Pumps Pumping equipment and supplies including: * Petrol/Electric pumps up to 3" * Diesel driven pumps up to 12" - skid mounted and towed * Electric Submersible up to 24" (must deliver 1 cumec minimum) * Hydraulic Pumps up to 12" (5) Operated plant Operated plant including: * Long Reach Excavators * Dumpers * Dump Trucks * Dozers (6) Agricultural plant Agricultural plant and equipment including: * Tractors * Bank Mowers * Remote Control Mowers * Agricultural Dump & Plant Trailers * Woodchippers (7) Heavy plant Heavy plant including: * Long Reach Excavators * Excavator Attachments * Excavators over 8t * Dump Trucks * Tracked Dumpers 3t and over * Dozers * Backhoe Loader 8t and over * Loading Shovels ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012307-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 28 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | 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 - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 16310000 - Mowers - 16700000 - Tractors - 31120000 - Generators - 34114300 - Welfare vehicles - 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks - 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors - 43134100 - Submersible pumps - 43262000 - Excavating machinery - 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator - 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew - 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator - 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator ## Release History - 28 Apr 2023 at 12:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012307-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - 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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