Notice Information
Notice Title
Owned Plant Maintenance Services
Notice Description
Cadent is looking for an end-to-end maintenance, repair, and compliance support service for Cadent's plant and vehicle assets across specified networks, providing 24/7/365 operational coverage. 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
Lot Information
East Midlands
Scope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 1 covers the East Midlands region.
Renewal: Any contract extension may be exercised where there is a continued business need, satisfactory supplier performance, and it represents value for money, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Extensions would be carried out in intervals as agreed between Cadent and the supplier(s).
East of EnglandScope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 2 covers the East of England region.
Renewal: Any contract extension may be exercised where there is a continued business need, satisfactory supplier performance, and it represents value for money, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Extensions would be carried out in intervals as agreed between Cadent and the supplier(s).
North LondonScope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 3 covers the North London region.
Renewal: Any contract extension may be exercised where there is a continued business need, satisfactory supplier performance, and it represents value for money, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Extensions would be carried out in intervals as agreed between Cadent and the supplier(s).
North WestScope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 4 covers the North West region.
Renewal: Any contract extension may be exercised where there is a continued business need, satisfactory supplier performance, and it represents value for money, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Extensions would be carried out in intervals as agreed between Cadent and the supplier(s).
West MidlandsScope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 5 covers the West Midlands region.
Renewal: Any contract extension may be exercised where there is a continued business need, satisfactory supplier performance, and it represents value for money, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Extensions would be carried out in intervals as agreed between Cadent and the supplier(s).
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/024576-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- 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
- £5,600,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £5,600,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Jan 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
- CADENT GAS LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024576-2026
18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003457-2026
15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003448-2026
15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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