Notice Information
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 WagonsUnited 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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031330-2025
10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030723-2025
6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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