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PRO004781-Goods-Framework-Provision of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Associated Trailers

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is currently managing a procurement process for the provision of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), specialist utility vehicles, and associated trailers through a multi-lot framework agreement, as part of their AMP8 investment programme. This initiative, centred on achieving net zero by 2030, is being conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement addresses goods categories and is happening at the tender update stage. The deadline for CoPQ response is 1st July 2025, with the tender period concluding on 31st July 2025. Contracts are to be active from 21st October 2025 at locations across the North West, United Kingdom. Suppliers will need to meet rigorous criteria, including Euro VI compliance and various ISO certifications, with the framework agreement set to last 5 years, extendable up to 8 years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses capable of supplying high-quality HGVs and trailers or providing comprehensive aftersales and support services, aligning with United Utilities' sustainability goals. Companies demonstrating strong financial standing, ISO qualifications, and solid infrastructure for aftersales support across the North West could particularly benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) meeting these eligibility requirements stand a chance to secure a role within an 8-year potential commitment, promoting stability and expansion. The demand for diverse vehicle types, including tankers and trailers, beckons suppliers from a wide spectrum of the automotive and logistics industries to partake in this competitive procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

PRO004781-Goods-Framework-Provision of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Associated Trailers

Notice Description

United Utilities Water Limited (UU) invites suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of HGVs, specialist utility vehicles, and associated trailers under a multi-lot framework agreement. This procurement supports UU's AMP8 investment programme and strategic goal of achieving net zero by 2030. The scope includes supply, delivery, pre-delivery inspection, registration, warranty support, training, optional maintenance packages, and parts provision. Suppliers must demonstrate Euro VI compliance, robust aftersales support across the North West, and alignment with UU's sustainability and operational resilience goals. The agreement will run for 5 years with options to extend up to 8 years. Lot 1 will be awarded to a sole supplier. Lots 2 and 3 will be awarded on a dual-supplier basis (70/30 split). Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria including financial standing, ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001), and demonstrate capability across all required service areas. Full details and participation requirements are outlined in the Conditions of Participation Questionnaire (CoPQ).

Lot Information

Lot 1 - HGV Chassis including Rigid and Articulated Units

United Utilities Water Limited (UU) invites suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of HGVs under a multi-lot framework agreement. This procurement supports UU's AMP8 investment programme and strategic goal of achieving net zero by 2030. The scope includes supply, delivery, pre-delivery inspection, registration, warranty support, training, optional maintenance packages, and parts provision. Suppliers must demonstrate Euro VI compliance, robust aftersales support across the North West, and alignment with UU's sustainability and operational resilience goals. The agreement will run for 5 years with options to extend up to 8 years. Lot 1 will be awarded to a sole supplier. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria including financial standing, ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001), and demonstrate capability across all required service areas. Full details and participation requirements are outlined in the Conditions of Participation Questionnaire (CoPQ).

Renewal: Optional 1 +1 +1 year extensions

Lot 2 - Tankers - Potable and Wastewater Tankers (1)

United Utilities Water Limited (UU) invites suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of specialist utility vehicles under a multi-lot framework agreement. This procurement supports UU's AMP8 investment programme and strategic goal of achieving net zero by 2030. The scope includes supply, delivery, pre-delivery inspection, registration, warranty support, training, optional maintenance packages, and parts provision. Suppliers must demonstrate Euro VI compliance, robust aftersales support across the North West, and alignment with UU's sustainability and operational resilience goals. The agreement will run for 5 years with options to extend up to 8 years. Lot 2 will be awarded on a dual-supplier basis (70/30 split). Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria including financial standing, ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001), and demonstrate capability across all required service areas. Full details and participation requirements are outlined in the Conditions of Participation Questionnaire (CoPQ).

Renewal: Optional 1 +1 +1 year extensions

Lot 3 - Trailers including Tippers, Bulk Bodies, and Crane Wagons

United Utilities Water Limited (UU) invites suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of trailers under a multi-lot framework agreement. This procurement supports UU's AMP8 investment programme and strategic goal of achieving net zero by 2030. The scope includes supply, delivery, pre-delivery inspection, registration, warranty support, training, optional maintenance packages, and parts provision. Suppliers must demonstrate Euro VI compliance, robust aftersales support across the North West, and alignment with UU's sustainability and operational resilience goals. The agreement will run for 5 years with options to extend up to 8 years. Lot 3 will be awarded on a dual-supplier basis (70/30 split). Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria including financial standing, ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001), and demonstrate capability across all required service areas. Full details and participation requirements are outlined in the Conditions of Participation Questionnaire (CoPQ).

Renewal: Optional 1 +1 +1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031330-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34133100 - Tankers

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34144212 - Water-tender vehicles

34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

34144520 - Sewage tankers

34144700 - Utility vehicles

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

34223000 - Trailers and semi-trailers

34223300 - Trailers

34223310 - General-purpose trailers

34223340 - Tanker trailers

34223370 - Tipper trailers

34224000 - Parts of trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
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
Simon Corbett
Contact Email
simon.corbett@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7884986801

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
Not specified

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

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