The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for a proposed £52.8 million procurement plant service inspection maintenance and repair.
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) are seeking a contractor to provide Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for its fleet of construction and agricultural plant and equipment across the UK.
Current estimated total value is £52,800,000 including VAT.
DGFS is now inviting early expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for the proposed 3-year contract.
Interested suppliers who would like to review and respond to the Request for Information, are asked to email Angelica Ho by the closing date of Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 5pm at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a copy of the RFI document.
Estimated publication date of the formal tender notice is 14 July 2025, while estimated contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with a possible extension to 31 March 2032. The Environment Agency will be managing the contract on behalf of DEFRA
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