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Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 03459335577

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2000000.0 GBP
Gross: 2400000.0 GBP
Published
02 Dec 2025, 11:36
Deadline
28 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The training is required to meet EA departmental driving policies and legislative requirements including Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW), The Road Traffic Act 1988, and The Highway Code.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078821-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing

Lot Description: The training is required to meet EA departmental driving policies and legislative requirements including Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW), The Road Traffic Act 1988, and The Highway Code.

Lot Lot 1 Status: active

Lot Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot Lot 1 Options: Extension

Lot Lot 1 Value: GBP 460,000.00

Lot Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 552,000.00

Lot Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-23T00:00:00Z

Lot Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-01-22T23:59:59Z

Lot Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing (100%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing

Lot Description: Competent, safe, and fully trained to a professional standard. • Trained to a consistent standard to support the flexibility we need to move resources around the country (mutual aid) for incident response. • Confident to operate the 4x4 vehicles and tow equipment that is high value.

Lot Lot 2 Status: active

Lot Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot Lot 2 Options: Extension

Lot Lot 2 Value: GBP 960,000.00

Lot Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,152,000.00

Lot Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-23T00:00:00Z

Lot Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-01-22T23:59:59Z

Lot Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing (100%)

Lot Title: Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles

Lot Description: The successful Tenderer(s) must work with us to deliver more sustainable services under this contract. These requirements reflect the aspirations of our sustainability policy and the commitment to reach net zero. The successful Tenderer(s) must always support the client in delivering eMission2030.

Lot Lot 3 Status: active

Lot Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot Lot 3 Options: Extension

Lot Lot 3 Value: GBP 580,000.00

Lot Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 696,000.00

Lot Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-23T00:00:00Z

Lot Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-01-22T23:59:59Z

Lot Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing (100%)

Lot Title: 1. Procurement Specific Questionnaire

Lot Description: v5.0 02-07-2025 Below £5m per Annum (Clarify PPON Q 0.02)

Lot PSQ Status: active

Lot PSQ Has Options: Yes

Lot PSQ Options: Extension

Lot PSQ Value: GBP 0.00

Lot PSQ Value (Gross): GBP 0.00

Lot PSQ Contract Start: 2026-01-23T00:00:00Z

Lot PSQ Contract End: 2029-01-22T23:59:59Z

Lot PSQ Award Criterion (quality): Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing (100%)

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