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13 Feb 2023 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Goods-DPS-Alternative Fuel HGV and Commercial Vehicles". This project focuses on transitioning to alternative fuel vehicles such as CNG, LNG, and Electric HGV and Commercial Vehicles. The initiative aligns with the strategic goal of reaching carbon net zero by 2030. The procurement process, classified under the Motor Vehicles category, is taking place in the Warrington area, region UKD, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure using a Dynamic Purchasing System for a term of 8 years. The originally stated deadline for receipt of tenders was corrected to 23 February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on the manufacturing and supply of alternative fuel vehicles, including tankers, tippers, articulated units, cranes, trailers, and a variety of vans. Companies offering goods in these categories can benefit from the large-scale transition effort by positioning themselves as key suppliers within this long-term contract. The total procurement value is set at £90 million, indicating strong potential for business growth for suppliers meeting the technical and economic selection criteria specified by United Utilities Water Limited.

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Notice Title

Goods-DPS-Alternative Fuel HGV and Commercial Vehicles

Notice Description

The Company is carrying out the transition to alternative fuel vehicles for both HGV Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles including but not limited to; CNG, LNG and Electric HGV and Commercial Vehicles. This transition is playing an integral role in our strategic priority of becoming carbon net zero by 2030. The list of requirements include and are not limited to; Tankers, Tippers, Articulated Units, Cranes, Trailers, Small, Medium, Large vans, Off Road and Car Derived Vans.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Goods - Alternative Fuel HGV and specialist utility vehicles

Supply of Alternative Fuelled HGV and Speciality Vehicles such as:- Vacuum waste tanker Potable water tanker Heavy duty industrial vacuum machine Bulk Tipper Bodies Tractor unit Cranes Trailers Tanker remounting

Options: Procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System and will be for a term of 8 years.

Lot 2 Goods - Alternative Fuelled Commercial Vehicles

Supply of Alternative Fuelled Commercial Vehicles such as Long wheel based commercial vans Medium wheel based commercial vans Small wheel based commercial vans Car derived vans Off road 4x4 vehicles Site vehicles

Options: Procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System and will be for a term of 8 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075767-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34131000 - Pick-ups

34133000 - Articulated trucks

34133100 - Tankers

34136000 - Vans

34139200 - Chassis bodies

34144700 - Utility vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34223300 - Trailers

34223370 - Tipper trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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