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Defra Group - National Plant Hire Framework - 2025-2031

Awarded to GAP Group Limited, P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd, Ray Britland Contractors Ltd +2 more

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS(buyer)

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Published 12 June 2025

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Overview

Defra Group has awarded a National Plant Hire Framework (2025–2031) across 7 lots to five suppliers: GAP Group Limited, P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd, Ray Britland Contractors Ltd, Selwood Limited, and Sunbelt Rentals Ltd. The framework, valued at approximately £72 million from the £95 million approved budget, covers a managing agent and six lots for specific plant asset hire, with actual spend dependent on Defra Group requirements.

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Lots (7)

  • Lot 1 - Managing Agent

    Manage framework suppliers across lots 2 to 6. Single point of contact for DGFS and Defra Organisations

  • Lot 2 - Plant Equipment and Site Provision

    Excavators up to 8t, Telehandlers, Rollers, Excavator Attachments, Dumpers, Tracked Dumpers up to 3t, Forklifts, MEWP. <br/>Lighting, Bowsers, Generators, Traffic Management, Fencing, Temporary Access systems

  • Lot 3 - Accommodation

    Toilets, Welfare Units – towable, static and mobile, Storage Units

  • Lot 4a - Diesel Pumps

    Open tender to procure hire of diesel submersible pumps

  • Lot 4b - Electric Pumps

    sub lot electric pumps

  • Lot 5 - Heavy and Operated Plant

    Long Reach Excavators, Dumpers, Dump Trucks, Dozers Long Reach Excavators, Excavator Attachments, Excavators over 8t, Dump Trucks, Tracked Dumpers 3t and over, Dozers, Backhoe Loader 8t and over, Loading Shovels

  • Lot 6 - Agricultural Plant

    Tractors, Bank Mowers, Remote Control Mowers, Agricultural Dump & Plant Trailers, Woodchippers

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
12 June 2025
Classification (CPV)
Welfare vehiclesSubmersible pumpsEarthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated partsHire of earthmoving equipment with operatorProject management consultancy servicesHire of agricultural machinery with operator

Award outcome

Awarded value
£71,965,053
Award date
9 June 2025
Winners
  • GAP Group Limited
  • P. Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd
  • Ray Britland Contractors Ltd
  • Selwood Limited
  • Sunbelt Rentals Ltd

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  1. Contract

    12 June 2025

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