Tender

Self Drive Tankers and Self Drive Vacuum Excavators

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is seeking suppliers to provide self-drive tankers and self-drive vacuum excavators with a total budget of £9,600,000. The procurement, broken into two lots, covers heavy-duty motor vehicles with specific requirements for all regions of Scotland. This opportunity, in the tendering stage, closes on 26th February 2026. The procurement follows a selective process through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, intending to establish a framework agreement initially for four years, with optional extensions up to an additional four years. Businesses that are registered can submit their proposals electronically via the specified platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of heavy-duty motor vehicles, particularly those capable of accommodating both short-term and long-term hire requirements. Businesses providing vehicles like rigid tankers, articulated tankers, and vacuum excavators of various sizes will be well-positioned to benefit. Companies that can supply across Scotland and demonstrate experience with water utilities and efficient management of utilities and pipelines are ideal candidates. Participation in this tender could provide access to substantial long-term business engagements with Scottish Water.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Self Drive Tankers and Self Drive Vacuum Excavators

Notice Description

Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide self drive tankers and self drive vacuum excavators.<br/><br/>Hiring should support short term needs however the option of long term hires will be required.<br/><br/>Suppliers will be required to have the ability to cover all areas of Scotland. <br/><br/>This procurement will be split into two lots :<br/><br/>Lot 1 - Self Drive Tankers<br/>Lot 2 - Self Drive Vacuum Excavators<br/><br/>The framework will be for an initial period of 4 years plus 4 x 1 year extension options at the discretion of Scottish Water.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Self Drive Tankers

Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide a self-drive hire tankering vehicles to be driven by Scottish Water operatives.

Hiring should support short term needs however the option of long term hires will be required.

Suppliers will be required to have the ability to cover all areas of Scotland.

Vehicles fit for the purpose of each job regards vehicle size and capacity must be available. Vehicles offering must include:
* Vehicles suitable for off road empties i.e. tractor and bowser
* 2000 gallon rigid tanker
* 3000 gallon rigid tanker
* 4000 gallon rigid tanker
* HGV Articulated tanker. Additional information: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

Renewal: Duration is initial 4 year period with an option to extend for a further 4 x 1 year period

Lot 2 - Self Drive Hydro Vacuum Excavators

Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide self drive vacuum excavators.

Hiring should support short term needs however the option of long term hires will be required.

Suppliers will be required to have the ability to cover all areas of Scotland.

The purpose of this procurement is to provide safe and efficient Self-Drive Vacuum Excavation Vehicles to support business requirements, particularly around buried utility services, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure. Vacuum excavation is the preferred method due to its precision, reduced risk of utility strikes, and minimal environmental impact compared to conventional excavation methods.

Vehicles fit for the purpose of each job regards vehicle size and capacity must be available. Vehicles offering must include within this range:

* 3.5 tonnes
* 7.5 tonnes
* 12 tonnes
* 18 tonnes
* 26 tonnes
* 32 tonnes. Additional information: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

Renewal: Duration is initial 4 year period with an option to extend for a further 4 x 1 year period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006947-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

34133100 - Tankers

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

43262000 - Excavating machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Chloe Mitchell
Contact Email
chloe.mitchell@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

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