Tender

The Provision of Light Commercial Vehicles

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities Limited is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "The Provision of Light Commercial Vehicles" under the competitive flexible procedure. This procurement process, initiated on 26th May 2026, seeks to acquire approximately 900 to 1,000 utility vehicles over the next five years, with around 200 vehicles ordered per year. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically targeting the utility vehicles industry in the UK, with the delivery region specified as UKK. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 30th June 2026 at noon. The procedure includes several stages, from supplier vetting to negotiation, under legal reference 2023/54. The total estimated contract value is £31,637,766 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the utility vehicle manufacturing and conversion sectors, particularly those capable of providing light commercial vehicles that meet specific towing and weight requirements. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the tender process permits electronic submissions in English and considers various award criteria, balancing technical and commercial elements. Companies that specialise in vehicle conversions or that can competitively offer the required technical and commercial specifications stand to benefit substantially. The contract includes renewable agreements, potentially stretching the partnership through 2031, which affords a stable, long-term business growth opportunity for qualifying suppliers.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Light Commercial Vehicles

Notice Description

WWU Transport Department has an immediate requirement to order approximately nine hundred (900) to one thousand (1000) over the next five years, with orders placed at an approximate 200 vehicles per calendar year. The following specification detail the requirements, and the vehicle will be supplied empty from the manufacturer for conversion to WWU requirements at our approved conversion agent. The vehicle must be capable of operating continuously at maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and able to tow at stated GCW.

Lot Information

Group 3 LCV Medium Panel Van

214 x Group 3 LCV Medium Panel Van

Renewal: The use of the option to extend will depend upon any requirements of the fleet identified by the Transport department during the years 2029 and 2030.

Group 4, 14 and 24 LCVs.

39 x Group 4 - Large Panel Van 124 x Group 14 - Large Panel Van 313 x Group 24 - Large Panel Van

Renewal: The use of the option to extend will depend upon any requirements of the fleet identified by the Transport department during the years 2029 and 2030.

Group 5 - Chassis Cab

319 x Group 5 - Chassis Cab

Renewal: The use of the option to extend will depend upon any requirements of the fleet identified by the Transport department during the years 2029 and 2030.

Group 9 - Four Wheel Drive (Diesel)

27 x Group 9 - Four Wheel Drive (Diesel)

Renewal: The use of the option to extend will depend upon any requirements of the fleet identified by the Transport department during the years 2029 and 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048765-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144700 - Utility vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,637,766 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£31,637,766 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES & WEST UTILITIES 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
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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