Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9e-0170-737e-aeaf-db17ade03a36/commercial-vehicle-and-plant-asset-service-inspection-maintenance-and-repair closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Commercial Vehicle and Plant Asset Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £1 Published 27 May 2022 Deadline Closed 29 Jun 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defra have a requirement for the provision of Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for Commercial vehicles and Plant assets. These services enable Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) commercial vehicles and plant assets to be available, safe and in road worthy condition as and when needed. As a category one responder, DGFS respond to major incidents 24 hours day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year and assets must be well maintained and readily available to provide an effective incident response. Commercial vehicles, especially those with towing capabilities, must be onsite and mobilised for incidents around the year. Vehicle off road time and disruption to operations must be minimal. Plant assets, particularly pumps and trailers, must be well maintained and serviced so they can be relied upon during incidents. More information on our Specification of Requirements is provided in Appendix 1 - Commercial Specification and Appendix 2 - Plant Specification. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed from the e-Tendering Portal via the following link - [defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) ## 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/a98f4164-4539-4b7a-ac0e-667d41c0127d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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