--- title: "National Plant Hire Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)" published: "2024-06-11" --- # National Plant Hire Framework Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046f1b.json) ## Summary The DEFRA Group, consisting of government agencies and departments responsible for environmental protection, is initiating a planned National Plant Hire Framework procurement. DGFS, part of DEFRA, aims to engage suppliers for a fleet asset management opportunity through a Prior Information Notice. A supplier engagement session is scheduled for 16 July 2024 to provide details on the 6 framework lots and key areas for consideration. The intention is to divide the framework into lots like Managing Agent, Small Plant & Site Provision, Accommodation, Pumps, Operated & Heavy Plant, and Agricultural Plant & Equipment. This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses providing equipment and services related to plant hire, construction, and agriculture. Companies involved in the hire of agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and related services would be well-suited to compete. The event on 16 July 2024 offers a chance to understand supplier requirements and demonstrate capabilities for potential involvement in the National Plant Hire Framework across various lots, each catering to different categories of plant and equipment needs. ## Notice [Key message - please email to register for a supplier session on Tuesday 16 July 2024] 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 14:00 BST on the 16 July 2024, where there will be a short presentation detailing the opportunity and information on the key areas for consideration under the new framework agreement(s). This is following a presentation and one to one session held in June 2023. Due to the PIN expiring, this PIN has been published ahead of the tender publication. Information about lots: DGFS expects that this framework will be divided into 6 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 2,3,5 & 6 may be awarded to a single supplier and Lot 4 (pumps) will be awarded to two suppliers: Electrical and Diesel pump suppliers. Please note, 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 6 - Single point of contact for DGFS Contract Manager and Contract Users Lot 2 : Small Plant & 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 Lot 3: Accommodation Accommodation and welfare equipment including: - Toilets - Welfare Units - Static, Towable and Mobile - Storage Units - Welfare Units - Static Lot 4:Pumps (a) and (b) 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 & Heavy plant including: Operated: - Long Reach Excavators - Dumpers - Dump Trucks - Dozers 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 6: Agricultural plant and equipment including: - Tractors - Bank Mowers - Remote Control Mowers - Agricultural Dump & Plant Trailers - Woodchippers ### Lot Information (1) - Managing Agent Lot 1 for the National Plant Hire Framework. The Framework will comprise several suppliers providing equipment across the lots (2-6), managed by a single supplier known as the Managing Agent (this lot). The Managing Agent could be a sole supplier of Lot One or successfully bid to supply equipment across additional lots. (2) - Small Plant & Site Provision Lot two will provide the hire of all small Plant & Site Provision: Including but not limited to - Dumpers, Forklifts, Telehandlers & General traffic management (3) - Accommodation Accommodation and welfare equipment including: * Toilets * Welfare Units - Static, Towable and Mobile * Storage Units * Welfare Units - Static (4) - Pumps For hire of both electric & diesel submersible 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" This lot will be awarded to two suppliers, sub lot 4(a) for Electric pumps and 4(b) for Diesel pumps. (5) - Heavy & Operated Plant Operated plant including: * Long Reach Excavators * Dumpers * Dump Trucks * Dozers 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 (6) - Agricultural Plant Agricultural plant and equipment including: * Tractors * Bank Mowers * Remote Control Mowers * Agricultural Dump & Plant Trailers * Woodchippers ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018040-2024 | | 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 | 11 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000,000 | | 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) | | 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 | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 16700000 - Tractors - 31120000 - Generators - 34114300 - Welfare vehicles - 34142000 - Crane and dumper trucks - 34993000 - Road lights - 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors - 42415110 - Forklift trucks - 43134100 - Submersible pumps - 43262000 - Excavating machinery - 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment - 44165100 - Hoses - 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 - 63712700 - Traffic control services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator - 77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator - 79994000 - Contract administration services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2024 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018040-2024 ## 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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