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09 Jun 2026 at 09:16

Award

27 May 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Service & Maintenance of HGV's" has been awarded by United Utilities Water Limited, situated in Warrington, United Kingdom. This procurement process operates within the utilities industry category and aims to provide maintenance and servicing for a fleet of approximately 35 HGVs. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a direct award method being employed, due to specific technical reasons and continuity requirements. The contract is valued at £696,000 gross and is active as of 9th June 2026, with the contract period extending until 14th May 2027. The services will primarily be delivered in the region of UKD, ensuring that the fleet remains operational and compliant.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in automotive maintenance and repair services, specifically specialising in heavy goods vehicles. Companies like Thomas Hardie Commercials Limited, which was successfully awarded this contract, highlight that entities with capabilities for routine vehicle maintenance and compliance checks could find potential growth prospects in similar tenders. The direct award nature of this tender indicates it is particularly well-suited for suppliers with existing relationships or previous work history with the buying organisation, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal operational disruptions.

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Notice Title

Service & Maintenance of HGV's

Notice Description

The service is for the provision of fleet maintenance and servicing services for company owned HGVs, including routine maintenance, inspections and repairs required to support the ongoing operation of United Utilities fleet. The fleet consists of approximately 35 HGVs. Services will be delivered on an as needed basis in accordance with operational requirements, ensuring that the United Utilities fleet remains safe, compliant and roadworthy

Procurement Information

The Authority intends to award this contract on a direct basis for the reasons of: Single Supplier - Schedule 5, Paragraph 6: - due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required Additional or repeat goods, services or works: The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 14 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS HARDIE COMMERCIALS

Further Information

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