Tender: 24/7 National Plant Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) for Defra – 3-Year Contract with Extension Options

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Defra is seeking a supplier for Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) services for plant assets to support the Environment Agency and other Defra groups, providing a 24/7 national service that covers routine servicing, inspections, maintenance, repairs and operation of a legally compliant fleet, 24/7 breakdown and recovery, and the ability to repair and refurbish predominantly plant assets. The contract requires competent, trained staff, a flexible and cost-effective approach, minimal disruption and asset downtime, and a sustainable approach to operations. The award will be to a single supplier for an initial three year term with the option to extend for three further 12 month periods. Known risks note a reasonable likelihood of regulatory changes during the contract which may require adjustments to technical specifications, compliance documentation, delivery timelines and costs; in accordance with Schedule 8 paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 the contracting authority may vary the contract if such changes materialise, variations will be limited to what is strictly necessary and will not increase the estimated contract value by more than 50%, and a Contract Change Notice will be published, while the authority is unable to quantify the potential impact of future regulatory changes in advance.