Planning

Owned Plant Maintenance Services

CADENT GAS LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Owned Plant Maintenance Services" is being undertaken by Cadent Gas Limited, a private utility company based in Coventry, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 15 January 2026, and the engagement milestone is set to conclude by 29 January 2026. The contract aims to provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services across multiple regions including UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, and UKI. This tender falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance of plant, and is conducted under utilities-specific contractual arrangements with provisions for renewal until as late as 2034.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in plant maintenance services, especially those capable of meeting the 24/7/365 service requirements and geographic coverage stipulations outlined by Cadent Gas Limited. Businesses with strong capabilities in technical support, document management, and cost control systems will find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. Additionally, the opportunity is ideal for firms experienced in managing safety recalls, conducting scheduled maintenance, and providing emergency repair and support services across the specified networks. Engaging in this procurement process could benefit firms aiming to expand their service delivery footprint or those seeking to establish long-term contracts in the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Owned Plant Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Scope of Services for Plant Maintenance Workshop / Repair Network Coverage for entire Cadent footprint or specific network bidding for Provisions around collection & delivery Provision for out of hours servicing when necessary Tyre Replacement service Supplier will provide fixed and mobile provisions across all of Cadent's Plant assets / footprint 24/7/365 Document management of Cadent Owned Vehicles Checking, filing and storing of original maintenance records from all garages Filing and storage of statutory certificates Upload copies of documentation and certificates into platforms/portals including the Cadent Asset Database SLA on compliance documentation being uploaded onto portals e.g. Loler Certificates within 48 hours. Production and storage of defect rectification documents. Scheduled Maintenance Producing and sending invites for scheduled maintenance Providing garage booking support including provisions for collection and delivery on all asset types Providing bookings for main dealers (manufacturers safety recalls) Management of missed appointments via daily reports Management of LOLER inspections booking for plant Management of trailer mandatory brake testing following intervention with the brake system Will establish a communication with Manufacturers to ensure that recalls and campaigns are merged into the safety inspection plan. Cost Control & Workflow Guide times for standard servicing and repair items Producing detailed additional authority requests for onward delivery to Cadent for approval. Processing authority once approval is given Obtain prior approval before incurring expenditure beyond agreed levels. Liaising with Manufacturers for warranty management Job estimate and authority to be submitted in a timely manner (SLA) Evaluation of job estimates ensuring unessential work is kept to a minimum without compromising compliance, safety, quality and VOR time Technical support Issuing and managing manufacturer safety recalls Producing bespoke inspection/service sheets Supporting with technical bulletins Supporting with technical skill, advice and compliance Recommendations on proactive campaigns on preventative maintenance, reducing VOR time Actively support Cadent campaigns and safety recalls Route cause analysis for major failures - engineering investigation and reports provided for Cadent General Resource - Cadent need: Account Manager Competent persons to manage Cadent defects Support Cadent in each Network and ensure all support is Network aligned 0800 - 1800hrs Customer support via telephone and email Supply and resource single point of contact Driver Helpline number (freephone) providing 24/7/365 coverage including recovery Escalation management Provision of breakdown services 24/7/365 for all Cadent plant

Planning Information

Does your company have experience in providing Owned Plant Maintenance Services for a plant size of 900? Can you provide full coverage across the entire Cadent footprint or specify which networks you can service? Can you support out-of-hours servicing, including urgent repair needs? What are your response times for breakdowns, and do you offer 24/7/365 support? Please express your interest via emailing chloe.pitchers@cadentgas.com and samuel.butterfield@cadentgas.com with your proposal outlining your services and capabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06068a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003457-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementservices@cadentgas.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Revel and Binley Woods
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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