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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 20:23

TenderUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 10:00

PlanningUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 15:02

Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited recently completed a selective procurement process for their SEMD Fleet Tender aimed at acquiring specialist fleet assets to support their Alternative Water Supply obligations. The procurement process, which began with an active tender stage, concluded with awards issued in June 2026. The contract aims to deliver a variety of goods including 7 rigid HGV chassis, 7 potable tanker bodies, 3 truck-mounted forklifts, 1 tractor unit, and 3 curtainsider trailers, along with ongoing maintenance services. This initiative, significant under the UK's utilities special regime, saw participation from suppliers such as Crossland Tankers Limited and Lawrence Vehicles Limited. The major procurement stages included planning, active tender, and award phases, with the final contracts active from March 2026 to March 2030, covering delivery locations across several UK regions.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those adept in producing HGVs, tankers, and associated logistics systems. SMEs that offer innovative solutions and competitive pricing are well-suited to benefit, as the procurement strategy emphasizes capability and cost efficiency. The total contract value, substantial at figures exceeding GBP 2 million, outlines a significant investment, potentially spurring growth for both the procuring authority and participating suppliers. This structured procurement also highlights bundled strategies, portraying a significant potential for cost efficiencies and operational enhancements for Yorkshire Water Services Limited, aligning with future regulatory and operational needs, thereby fostering long-term supplier engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SEMD Fleet Tender

Notice Description

Procurement of fleet assets and related maintenance services to support Yorkshire Water's Alternative Water Supply (AWS) obligations under SEMD. The scope includes 7 rigid HGV chassis for potable tanker builds, 7 potable tanker bodies (19,000 L), 3 truck-mounted forklifts (TMFs), 1 tractor unit, and 3 curtainsider trailers, along with ongoing repair and maintenance.

Lot Information

Rigid HGV chassis and potable tanker bodies (19,000 L) Tractor Unit and Curtainsider Trailers Truck-Mounted Forklifts

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express interest via email to aitana.wirz@yorkshirewater.co.uk with brief details of their service offering. Further engagement (e.g., RFI or supplier calls) may follow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054959-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144212 - Water-tender vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,080 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CROSSLAND TANKERS LIMITED

LAWRENCE VEHICLES LIMITED

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