The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a contract for excavating machinery worth up to £4 million.
The Agency is looking to set up a framework for the purchase of excavators and associated construction equipment.
Estimated value of the contract, which will run for four years, an intial two yeares with a further two year extension option, is between £2 million to £4 million.
The EA's primary requirement is for the purchase of standard reach excavators, of a variety of sizes along with a range of associated equipment to enable it to carry out its statutory and voluntary undertakings in relation to the maintenance and operation of flood defences and river channels.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 2nd September 2016, Click here to acccess the tender documentation.
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