Ground Care, Agricultural and Plant Equipment for Defra Group Fleet Services

This tender closed on 22 October 2026.

Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Value
£69,876,145
Closed
22 October 2026
Where
London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Environment Agency, on behalf of the Defra Group (government environment agencies), is buying a wide range of ground care, agricultural, and heavy plant equipment to use across multiple sites for the next several years. This is a long-term supply contract split into four categories: trailers and portable equipment, agricultural machinery, heavy excavators and dumpers, and aquatic weed-control boats.

What the buyer wants

• Supply and provision of new or modern ground care, agricultural, and plant equipment across four distinct lots (trailers/plant, agricultural machines, heavy plant, aquatic equipment) • Support operational readiness across multiple Defra Group sites on a long-term contract basis • Deliver consistent, streamlined sourcing of equipment to replace or supplement existing fleet assets

Lots

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract is worth nearly £70 million and requires suppliers to either stock or supply a massive range of specialist equipment (from quad bikes to 18-tonne excavators) across four separate lots, meaning only large distributors, dealers with major inventory, or consortia of regional specialists can realistically bid. Most single-trade small businesses will not qualify unless joining a consortium.

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