--- title: "Defra Group - National Plant Hire Framework - 2025-2031" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048abc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048abc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048abc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048abc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-06-12" --- # Defra Group - National Plant Hire Framework - 2025-2031 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048abc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048abc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048abc.json) ## Summary The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed the awarding process for the National Plant Hire Framework (2025-2031), an extensive procurement initiative covering services related to the hire of agricultural machinery with operators across the UK. This open procedure, adhering to the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024, engaged several suppliers and concluded on 12th June 2025, following the signing of contracts on various dates between late April and early June 2025. The procurement was divided into seven lots focusing on specific assets such as plant equipment, accommodation, and pumps, collectively valued at £95 million, depending on demand from within the Defra Group. This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, plant equipment hire, project management, and consultancy services. Large enterprises such as GAP Group Limited and Sunbelt Rentals Ltd, securing multiple contract awards, have demonstrated the potential for significant commercial engagement through such frameworks. SMEs and regional contractors have the chance to expand by aligning their offerings with specific lots like agricultural and heavy-operated plant hire or providing submersible pumps. As the framework promises a recurring contract with renewal possibilities stretching up to six years, it encourages businesses to establish long-term relationships and sustain growth through collaborative engagements and service delivery excellence. ## Notice National Plant Hire Framework with 7 lots covering a managing agent with 6 of those covering specific assets for hire. PS95m has been approved but this is not a guaranteed value of spend, it will depend on requirements across Defra Group for the hire of Plant. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Managing Agent Manage framework suppliers across lots 2 to 6. Single point of contact for DGFS and Defra Organisations Lot 2 - Plant Equipment and Site Provision Excavators up to 8t, Telehandlers, Rollers, Excavator Attachments, Dumpers, Tracked Dumpers up to 3t, Forklifts, MEWP. Lighting, Bowsers, Generators, Traffic Management, Fencing, Temporary Access systems Lot 3 - Accommodation Toilets, Welfare Units - towable, static and mobile, Storage Units Lot 4a - Diesel Pumps Open tender to procure hire of diesel submersible pumps Lot 4b - Electric Pumps sub lot electric pumps Lot 5 - Heavy and Operated Plant Long Reach Excavators, Dumpers, Dump Trucks, Dozers 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 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/031844-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £71,965,053 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | GAP GROUP; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL; RAY BRITLAND CONTRACTORS; SELWOOD; SUNBELT RENTALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 34114300 - Welfare vehicles - 43134100 - Submersible pumps - 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts - 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031844-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.raybritlandcontracting.co.uk - http://www.selwood.co.uk - http://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gap-group.co.uk/ - 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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