Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-c1c7-7170-90a3-e8bf0fa6be00/environment-agency-national-framework-for-the-service-inspection-maintenance

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Environment Agency - National Framework for the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of construction and agricultural Plant and commercial vehicles

[Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs)

Estimated value

£30,000,000 to £45,000,000

Published

7 Mar 2016

Deadline

Closed

22 Apr 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Sets up a framework

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- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Environment Agency requires the services of an organisation who is able to manage the service, inspection, maintenance and repair of its fleet of construction and agricultural equipment and ancillary plant equipment, e.g. 4x4 tractors ranging from 45bhp to 180bhp, excavators ranging from 1.5 tonnes to 24 tonnes and associated attachments, and commercial vehicles e.g. 4 x 4s, vans and HGVs, throughout England and Wales. The supplier should be able to demonstrate good geographical coverage and competence levels.

Additional information: Please go to [sell2ea.com](https://www.sell2ea.com) to find tender documents applicable to this requirement. This is the Environment Agency's e-tendering portal provided by Due North. Registration is free and technical support is available through Due North themselves.

## CPV classification

Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/64e37a97-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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