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Plant Service Inspection Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: rachael.burton@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
49000000.0 GBP
Gross: 58800000.0 GBP
Published
02 Dec 2025, 10:22
Deadline
30 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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) Defra would like to put in place a contract with a single supplier for an initial contract duration of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods. Known Risks Risk Category: Regulatory Changes Description: There is a reasonable likelihood of changes to regulations during the contract term. Impact on Contract: Such changes may require adjustments to: • Technical specifications of goods or services. • Compliance documentation and reporting processes. • Delivery timelines and associated costs. Modification Mechanism: In accordance with Schedule 8, paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023: • If these regulatory changes materialise and are not caused by either party, the contracting authority may vary the contract to ensure compliance. • Any variation will be limited to what is strictly necessary to meet the new legal requirements and will not increase the estimated contract value by more than 50%. • A Contract Change Notice will be published to maintain transparency. We are unable to address the potential impact upfront due to not knowing what potential regulatory changes will apply during the contract duration.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078768-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 49,000,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 58,800,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-15T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Envelope - Technical Specification Questions (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Envelope - Sustainability Specification Questions (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial Envelope (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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