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title: "Supply of Fleet Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031c64"
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buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED"
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# Supply of Fleet Vehicles

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031c64

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## Summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited has completed the procurement process for the supply of Fleet Vehicles through a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The title of the tender is "Supply of Fleet Vehicles" under the goods category, specifically motor vehicles. The contract has been awarded for the provision of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles. The tender aims to support Thames Water's strategic priority of achieving carbon net zero by 2030. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract signed on 12th December 2022.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the motor vehicles industry, especially those involved in supplying Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 4x4s. Companies specialising in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and Electric/Alternative fuel vehicles are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract has a potential duration of up to 8 years, providing a stable and long-term business opportunity for successful suppliers. Thames Water Utilities Ltd has outlined the selection criteria and contract terms on their procurement website, creating a transparent process for interested parties.

## Notice

Thames Water intends to award a Framework Agreement(s) for the provision of motor vehicles for our commercial fleet, which currently consists of c.2000 vehicles in total. The scope will cover all variations of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 4x4s. The aim of the agreement is to source suppliers to cover our current fleet requirements for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and to cover our upcoming transition to Electric/Alternative fuel vehicles, therefore playing an integral role in our strategic priority of becoming carbon net zero by 2030.

### Lot Information

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles

Thames Water intends to award a Framework Agreement(s) for the provision of motor vehicles for our commercial fleet, which currently consists of c.2000 vehicles in total. The scope will cover all variations of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 4x4s. The aim of the agreement is to source suppliers to cover our current fleet requirements for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and to cover our upcoming transition to Electric/Alternative fuel vehicles, therefore playing an integral role in our strategic priority of becoming carbon net zero by 2030.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years

Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Lot 2 is for the provision of Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, which will be leased during the initial term, with the expectation that we can choose to purchase at the end of the lease term if required, or to purchase additional EV requirements outright in future, dependent on development of the EV market. Lot 2 will be awarded to multiple suppliers.

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. This agreement will include options for the lease or outright purchase of electric and/or alternative fuel vehicles.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Between 3 and 8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD MOTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34131000 - Pick-ups
- 34136000 - Vans
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000643-2023
- 1 Mar 2022 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005576-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thameswater.co.uk
- http://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement

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