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Owned Plant Maintenance Services

CADENT GAS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 12:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 12:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cadent Gas Limited has completed the procurement process for "Owned Plant Maintenance Services". This tender sought comprehensive maintenance, repair, and compliance support for Cadent's plant and vehicle assets, with full operational coverage across multiple UK regions, including the East Midlands, East of England, North London, North West, and West Midlands. The procurement was executed through a selective procedure with a competitive flexible approach, culminating in awarded contracts on 14 July 2026. Suppliers such as Plantexpand Limited and SK Plant Limited have secured contracts, with services expected to commence from 1 September 2026, running until 31 August 2029, and potentially extending to 2034. This tender falls under the 'services' category and complies with the utilities special regime, representing a substantial business opportunity with a gross contract value of GBP 6.72 million across all lots.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with large plant assets and capable of providing 24/7 support. Companies that can deliver logistical and technical support, including compliance with UK regulations like LOLER, are well-positioned to compete. The comprehensive nature of Cadent's requirements, covering everything from preventative maintenance to defect management, highlights the potential for sustained business growth for companies capable of meeting the demanding service levels and operational footprint required by Cadent. SMEs like Plantexpand Limited have successfully been awarded portions of this tender, demonstrating opportunities for well-prepared smaller enterprises to expand their market presence within the public utilities sector.

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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

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 England

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 London

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 West

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 Midlands

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/066240-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Plantexpand Ltd

SK PLANT LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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