--- title: "The Provision of Light Commercial Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-26" --- # The Provision of Light Commercial Vehicles Buyer: WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a38d.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048765-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,637,766 | | Lots value | £31,637,766 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8FZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144700 - Utility vehicles ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 12:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048765-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048765-2026 26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://sourcing4wwu.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/39479492019E63C91FEC The tender will be conducted through the Bravo eTender portal https://sourcing4wwu.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/39479492019E63C91FEC - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16689 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16690 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16691 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16692 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16693 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16694 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16695 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16696 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16697 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16698 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.wwutilities.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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