This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2023 at 11:43

Tender

01 Mar 2022 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited has completed the procurement process for the supply of Fleet Vehicles through a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The title of the tender is "Supply of Fleet Vehicles" under the goods category, specifically motor vehicles. The contract has been awarded for the provision of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles. The tender aims to support Thames Water's strategic priority of achieving carbon net zero by 2030. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract signed on 12th December 2022.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the motor vehicles industry, especially those involved in supplying Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 4x4s. Companies specialising in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and Electric/Alternative fuel vehicles are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract has a potential duration of up to 8 years, providing a stable and long-term business opportunity for successful suppliers. Thames Water Utilities Ltd has outlined the selection criteria and contract terms on their procurement website, creating a transparent process for interested parties.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Fleet Vehicles

Notice Description

Thames Water intends to award a Framework Agreement(s) for the provision of motor vehicles for our commercial fleet, which currently consists of c.2000 vehicles in total. The scope will cover all variations of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 4x4s. The aim of the agreement is to source suppliers to cover our current fleet requirements for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and to cover our upcoming transition to Electric/Alternative fuel vehicles, therefore playing an integral role in our strategic priority of becoming carbon net zero by 2030.

Lot Information

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles

Thames Water intends to award a Framework Agreement(s) for the provision of motor vehicles for our commercial fleet, which currently consists of c.2000 vehicles in total. The scope will cover all variations of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 4x4s. The aim of the agreement is to source suppliers to cover our current fleet requirements for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and to cover our upcoming transition to Electric/Alternative fuel vehicles, therefore playing an integral role in our strategic priority of becoming carbon net zero by 2030.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years

Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Lot 2 is for the provision of Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, which will be leased during the initial term, with the expectation that we can choose to purchase at the end of the lease term if required, or to purchase additional EV requirements outright in future, dependent on development of the EV market. Lot 2 will be awarded to multiple suppliers.

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. This agreement will include options for the lease or outright purchase of electric and/or alternative fuel vehicles.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031c64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34131000 - Pick-ups

34136000 - Vans

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 3 and 8 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ford Motor Company Ltd

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