--- title: "Plant Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Plant Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8b.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) as the procuring entity, has completed the procurement process for the "Plant Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)" contract. This contract focuses on the service, inspection, maintenance, and repair of plant assets, covering a range of activities essential for maintaining operational efficiency and compliance. The procurement process utilised an open and competitive flexible procedure. Key information includes the award of the contract on May 8, 2026, with a contract period commencing on November 16, 2026, and concluding on November 15, 2029, with possible extensions up to November 2032. The procurement was conducted for lot 1, which is now complete. The main industry category under this contract is services, and it spans across the United Kingdom, specifically managed from London. This tender presents significant opportunities for both large-scale and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in plant maintenance and repair services. With an initial contract value of approximately £56.33 million, it offers substantial business growth potential for companies capable of offering 24/7 services, ensuring minimal operational disruption, and adhering to sustainable practices. The flexibility for renewal and the scope to cover a broad geographic area within the UK further enhance its appeal to businesses looking to expand their client base and service offerings. Companies with a focus on fleet management and maintenance services will find this contract particularly relevant, given the emphasis on round-the-clock support and compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment. ## Notice Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Plant assets. PLEASE NOTE: This UK6 award notice replaces the previous notice dated 13 May 2026 ### Planning Information Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is seeking early expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for a proposed 3-year contract for the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for its fleet of construction and agricultural plant and equipment across the United Kingdom. If you would like to review and respond to the Request for Information, please email Angelica Ho at Angelica.Ho@Defra.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI document. Please note the closing date is Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 5pm. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047465-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 7 May 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | 2032-02-13 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000,000 | | Lots value | £49,000,000 | | Awards value | £46,943,709 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS; 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | PLANTEXPAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services - 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services - 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 06:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047465-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044022-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043783-2026 - 2 Dec 2025 at 10:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078768-2025 - 1 Apr 2025 at 15:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012346-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047465-2026 22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044022-2026 13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043783-2026 13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078768-2025 2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012346-2025 1st April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.briggsequipment.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.plantexpand.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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