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title: "Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052bdd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services

Buyer: UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052bdd

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## Summary

UK Power Networks (Transport) Limited has initiated a procurement process for "Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services" within the industry category of vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, targeting a broad geographic coverage across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award phase as of 5th November 2025, with a competitive flexible procedure being used. The process included three lots: LCV Vans- Racking Conversion, LCV/HGV Body Builds Conversions, and LCV/HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions. The initial contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st December 2030. Key suppliers partaking in awarded contracts include Modul-System Limited, Quality Industries Limited, and Bevan Motor Bodies Limited, with further business opportunities potentially available through the outlined framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vehicle conversions or body fabrication. The tender's structure allows for multiple suppliers across different lots and geographic regions, facilitating tailored service provision and diversification of business portfolios. Companies with capabilities in vehicle reconditioning, such as the installation of racking systems and body build conversions, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement. Additionally, the nature of the framework agreement, which permits the re-opening of competition, ensures sustained opportunities for suppliers to engage with UK Power Networks beyond the initial engagement, fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

UK Power Networks' chosen vehicle manufacturers/designated dealerships will deliver vehicles to the successful service provider(s), at whose premises the vehicle will be stored whilst the racking installation services are undertaken. Vehicles will then be delivered to UK Power Networks by the service provider upon completion of the works/services in accordance with times agreed. There tender was split in to three Lots: * Lot 1 - LCV Vans- Racking Conversion * Lot 2 -LCV/HGV Body Builds Conversions * Lot 3 - LCV/HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions

### Lot Information

Lot 1- LCV Vans- Racking Conversions: Please refer to Annex 1 for specification.

The successful service provider(s) shall provide racking and conversions for UK Power Networks' fleet (up to 36 tonnes), including all requisite goods, materials and equipment for installation. The racking must ensure safe and adequate storage for all tools. Vehicle types for which conversions (non-exhaustive) may be required are listed below; however, this is not an exhaustive list: * Jointers - Transit o L3 H3 FWD * Overhead Line - Transit o L4 H3 RWD * Fitter 'C' Spec - Transit o L3 H3 RWD * Civil Spec -Transit o L3 H3 RWD * UKPN VVC (2900 GVW) o L1 H1 FWD * UKPN VVD (2900 GVW) o L1 H1 FWB * DST Transit Custom (3200 GVW) o L1 H1 FWD For the purpose of this tender event, the tenderer is required to provide detailed pricing for three of these specifications, as set out in the Pricing Matrix at Appendix 4. Lot 1 Projected Volumes - Overall Combined (indicative volumes are shared for information but with no commitment on the part of UK Power Networks) 2026 50 2027 50 2028 150 2029 150 2030 150

Renewal: The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, on any number of occasions (up to a maximum extension period of two years in total), on giving the Contractor prior written notice in advance of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.

The successful service provider(s) shall carry out commercial vehicle conversions, taking basic chassis and building custom bodies as required. The service provider(s) shall also supply and fit safety systems to adhere to "working at height" regulations. Body builds/conversions apply to the following (non-exhaustive) list of vehicle types, however, for the purpose of this tender event, the tenderer is only required to provide detailed pricing for the three specifications set out in the Pricing Matrix - Appendix 4: * MAN (4x4)18 tonne, single rear axle with rear mounted crane * UNIMOG U530 16.5 tonne 4500 wheel- base with rear mounted crane * Transit Tipper 3.5 tonne H1 L3 single cab rear wheel drive with drop side body tipper * MAN 10 tonne box body with internal conversion (including cupboards and racking) * Mercedes-Benz actros 26 tonne curtain sider, * IVECO 7 tonne curtain sider with tail lift Lot 2 Projected Volumes- Overall Combined (indicative volumes are shared for information but with no commitment on the part of UK Power Networks) 2026 0 2027 0 2028 10 2029 10 2030 10

Renewal: The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, on any number of occasions (up to a maximum extension period of two years in total), on giving the Contractor prior written notice in advance of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

Lot 3 - LCV / HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions: Please refer to Annex 5

The successful service provider(s) shall carry out commercial vehicle conversions, taking basic types. Chassis and building custom bodies as required. Plastic Body conversions apply to the following (non-exhaustive) list of the vehicle, for the purpose of this tender event, the tenderer is only required to provide detailed pricing for the 1 specification set out in the Pricing Matrix - Appendix 4: * ISUZU 3.5 tonne pick-up truck (plastic body fabrication for installation on to pick-up truck, including cupboards and racking) * Ford 3.5 tonne pick-up truck (plastic body fabrication for installation on to pick-up truck, including cupboards and racking) Lot 3 Projected Volumes- Overall Combined (indicative volumes are shared for information but with no commitment on the part of UK Power Networks) 2026 10 2027 10 2028 10 2029 10 2030 10

Renewal: The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, on any number of occasions (up to a maximum extension period of two years in total), on giving the Contractor prior written notice in advance of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,023,000 |
| Lots value | £13,023,000 |
| Awards value | £12,229,648 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN MOTOR BODIES; MODUL-SYSTEM; OSBORNE MOTOR BODIES; QUALITY INDUSTRIES; STRONG'S PLASTIC PRODUCTS; TGS (UK; WESSEX VEHICLE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 12:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 09:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030116-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029638-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030116-2025
  5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029638-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://ukpowernetworks.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ProcurementDocumentManagement/EhRvZx_oZ8xAg_5_1ayWAyEBeItJJuMGI_Uz-sv0_DUH3w

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bevangroup.com
- http://www.modul-system.co.uk
- http://www.osbornemotorbodies.co.uk
- http://www.strongs.co.uk
- http://www.tgs-group.com
- http://www.wessexvehicles.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.qivansystems.co.uk/

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