The Environment Agency has awarded a framework contract for the supply of medium capacity pumpsets and equipment worth an estimated £7 million.

The Agency has a requirement for the supply of diesel driven medium head pump sets of a variety of sizes and 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.

Rattlesden- based firm Pioneer Pumps Ltd has been awarded the contract – one of 11 companies in the bidding for the framework.