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Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services

UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Jun 2025 at 10:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 17:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Power Networks (Transport) Limited has initiated a procurement process for "Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services" within the industry category of vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, targeting a broad geographic coverage across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award phase as of 5th November 2025, with a competitive flexible procedure being used. The process included three lots: LCV Vans- Racking Conversion, LCV/HGV Body Builds Conversions, and LCV/HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions. The initial contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st December 2030. Key suppliers partaking in awarded contracts include Modul-System Limited, Quality Industries Limited, and Bevan Motor Bodies Limited, with further business opportunities potentially available through the outlined framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vehicle conversions or body fabrication. The tender's structure allows for multiple suppliers across different lots and geographic regions, facilitating tailored service provision and diversification of business portfolios. Companies with capabilities in vehicle reconditioning, such as the installation of racking systems and body build conversions, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement. Additionally, the nature of the framework agreement, which permits the re-opening of competition, ensures sustained opportunities for suppliers to engage with UK Power Networks beyond the initial engagement, fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services

Notice Description

UK Power Networks' chosen vehicle manufacturers/designated dealerships will deliver vehicles to the successful service provider(s), at whose premises the vehicle will be stored whilst the racking installation services are undertaken. Vehicles will then be delivered to UK Power Networks by the service provider upon completion of the works/services in accordance with times agreed. There tender was split in to three Lots: * Lot 1 - LCV Vans- Racking Conversion * Lot 2 -LCV/HGV Body Builds Conversions * Lot 3 - LCV/HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions

Lot Information

Lot 1- LCV Vans- Racking Conversions: Please refer to Annex 1 for specification.

The successful service provider(s) shall provide racking and conversions for UK Power Networks' fleet (up to 36 tonnes), including all requisite goods, materials and equipment for installation. The racking must ensure safe and adequate storage for all tools. Vehicle types for which conversions (non-exhaustive) may be required are listed below; however, this is not an exhaustive list: * Jointers - Transit o L3 H3 FWD * Overhead Line - Transit o L4 H3 RWD * Fitter 'C' Spec - Transit o L3 H3 RWD * Civil Spec -Transit o L3 H3 RWD * UKPN VVC (2900 GVW) o L1 H1 FWD * UKPN VVD (2900 GVW) o L1 H1 FWB * DST Transit Custom (3200 GVW) o L1 H1 FWD For the purpose of this tender event, the tenderer is required to provide detailed pricing for three of these specifications, as set out in the Pricing Matrix at Appendix 4. Lot 1 Projected Volumes - Overall Combined (indicative volumes are shared for information but with no commitment on the part of UK Power Networks) 2026 50 2027 50 2028 150 2029 150 2030 150

Renewal: The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, on any number of occasions (up to a maximum extension period of two years in total), on giving the Contractor prior written notice in advance of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.

The successful service provider(s) shall carry out commercial vehicle conversions, taking basic chassis and building custom bodies as required. The service provider(s) shall also supply and fit safety systems to adhere to "working at height" regulations. Body builds/conversions apply to the following (non-exhaustive) list of vehicle types, however, for the purpose of this tender event, the tenderer is only required to provide detailed pricing for the three specifications set out in the Pricing Matrix - Appendix 4: * MAN (4x4)18 tonne, single rear axle with rear mounted crane * UNIMOG U530 16.5 tonne 4500 wheel- base with rear mounted crane * Transit Tipper 3.5 tonne H1 L3 single cab rear wheel drive with drop side body tipper * MAN 10 tonne box body with internal conversion (including cupboards and racking) * Mercedes-Benz actros 26 tonne curtain sider, * IVECO 7 tonne curtain sider with tail lift Lot 2 Projected Volumes- Overall Combined (indicative volumes are shared for information but with no commitment on the part of UK Power Networks) 2026 0 2027 0 2028 10 2029 10 2030 10

Renewal: The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, on any number of occasions (up to a maximum extension period of two years in total), on giving the Contractor prior written notice in advance of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

Lot 3 - LCV / HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions: Please refer to Annex 5

The successful service provider(s) shall carry out commercial vehicle conversions, taking basic types. Chassis and building custom bodies as required. Plastic Body conversions apply to the following (non-exhaustive) list of the vehicle, for the purpose of this tender event, the tenderer is only required to provide detailed pricing for the 1 specification set out in the Pricing Matrix - Appendix 4: * ISUZU 3.5 tonne pick-up truck (plastic body fabrication for installation on to pick-up truck, including cupboards and racking) * Ford 3.5 tonne pick-up truck (plastic body fabrication for installation on to pick-up truck, including cupboards and racking) Lot 3 Projected Volumes- Overall Combined (indicative volumes are shared for information but with no commitment on the part of UK Power Networks) 2026 10 2027 10 2028 10 2029 10 2030 10

Renewal: The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, on any number of occasions (up to a maximum extension period of two years in total), on giving the Contractor prior written notice in advance of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,023,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,023,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,229,648 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BEVAN MOTOR BODIES LIMITED

MODUL-SYSTEM LIMITED

OSBORNE MOTOR BODIES LIMITED

QUALITY INDUSTRIES LIMITED

STRONG'S PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED

TGS (UK) LTD

WESSEX VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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