---
title: "Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056598"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056598

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, is initiating a procurement process titled "Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)" with a focus on providing essential services to the Environment Agency and other Defra groups. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, pertains to the industry category of repair and maintenance services and vehicle-fleet management services. The planned contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029, with potential extension possibilities up to 2032. Interested parties should anticipate future notices by 8th September 2025 regarding further opportunities and requirements.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, fleet management, and repair works, especially those experienced in handling plant assets. With a gross contract value of GBP 58,800,000, DEFRA seeks a supplier capable of delivering a 24/7 national service with minimal disruption to business operations. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable candidates, given the emphasis on flexibility, competence, and sustainability in service delivery. Companies offering innovative and cost-effective solutions that align with DEFRA’s demands for trained professionals and operational sustainability will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Plant assets to support the Environment Agency and other Defra Groups. Key requirements of this contract are: * The provision of a 24 / 7 national service * A flexible and cost-effective supplier * Competent and trained staff * Ability to service, inspection, maintain, repair and operate a legally compliant fleet * Provision of 24 / 7 breakdown and recovery services * Minimal disruption to business operations/minimal downtime of assets * A sustainable approach to all areas of operations * The ability to repair and refurbish assets as required (predominantly plant)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042839-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042839-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042839-2025
  24th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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