--- title: "Specialist Vehicles (1347)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation" published: "2026-08-20" --- # Specialist Vehicles (1347) Buyer: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e82b.json) ## Summary Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is developing a Specialist Vehicles Framework for public sector organisations across the UK. The proposed arrangement covers the purchase, lease, hire, modification, conversion, repair, refurbishment, maintenance and associated support of specialist vehicles and transport solutions. Proposed categories include refuse and food-waste vehicles; road-sweeping, cleansing and winter-maintenance units; gully emptiers; tractor units, trailers, tippers, chassis and cabs; hook loaders; fire appliances; ambulances; police and prisoner transport; buses, coaches, minibuses and rail mass-transit equipment. It also includes commercial vehicle modification, vans and light commercial vehicles, micromobility, vehicle hire, ancillary services, ongoing maintenance and drivetrain conversion. The work is classified primarily as goods, with related vehicle support services. Delivery is intended for public sector customers throughout the United Kingdom. This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently pre-market engagement for a proposed framework; it is not an invitation to tender. YPO expects to use a framework agreement, with the future procurement advertised separately. The proposed framework value is £1,000,000,000 excluding VAT and £1,200,000,000 including VAT. The proposal is above the applicable threshold. The planned contract period is 4 October 2027 to 3 October 2031. YPO expects the next notice to be published by 1 February 2027. The proposed structure contains 25 lots, covering the vehicle and service categories described above; the published planning information identifies the first refuse collection vehicle lot as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. YPO is consulting on scope, lot structure, market capacity, sustainability, commercial models and social value requirements. The future framework is likely to suit vehicle manufacturers, specialist bodybuilders, conversion and modification companies, fleet suppliers, leasing and hire businesses, repairers, refurbishers, maintenance providers, parts and drivetrain specialists, and suppliers of transport or micromobility systems. Relevant experience may include designing, supplying or supporting municipal, emergency-service, commercial, passenger-transport and rail vehicles, as well as specialist equipment such as refuse, sweeping, winter-maintenance and gully-emptying units. Businesses with capability across purchase, lease, hire, conversion, repair, refurbishment, maintenance or fleet support should review the proposed categories that match their offer. YPO is seeking market views on capacity, sustainability, commercial models and social value, so suppliers can help shape the eventual framework and prepare for its later procurement. ## Notice The contracting authority (YPO) is undertaking pre-market engagement activities in advance of a proposed procurement for a Specialist Vehicles Framework Agreement. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the development of the procurement strategy, framework structure, lot's, and specification requirements. The proposed framework is intended to provide public sector organisations with a compliant route for the purchase, lease, hire, modification, conversion, repair, refurbishment, maintenance and associated support services relating to specialist vehicles and transport solutions. The framework is expected to support a broad range of customer requirements across the Public Sector. The proposed lot structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) Lot 2 - Food Waste Vehicles Lot 3 - Sweeping and Cleansing Units (Mini) Lot 4 - Sweeping and Cleansing Units (Chassis Mounted) Lot 5 - Winter Maintenance Vehicles Lot 6 - Gully Emptiers Lot 7 - Tractor Units (with or without 5th Wheel Connection) Lot 8 - Trailers (with or without 5th Wheel Connection) and Associated Conversions and Modifications Lot 9 - Tippers 3.5T to 7.5T Lot 10 - Tippers 7.5T and Over Lot 11 - Chassis and Cab 3.5T to 7.5T Lot 12 - Chassis and Cab 7.5T and Over Lot 13 - Hook Loaders Lot 14 - Fire Appliances Lot 15 - Ambulance and Patient Transport Vehicles Lot 16 - Police and Prisoner Transport Vehicles Lot 17 - Minibuses, Coaches, Buses and Other Road-Based Mass Transit Systems Lot 18 - Trains, Carriages and Associated Rail Mass Transit Systems Lot 19 - Commercial Vehicle Modification Lot 20 - Purchase and Lease of LCVs and Vans Lot 21 - Micromobility Solutions Lot 22 - Hire of Specialist Vehicles Lot 23 - Vehicle Ancillary Services Lot 24 - Repair, Refurbishment and Ongoing Maintenance Lot 25 - Drivetrain Conversion The contracting authority is seeking feedback from both suppliers and potential framework users regarding the proposed scope, lot structure, market capacity, opportunities, sustainability considerations, commercial models, social value requirements and any other considerations. Participation in this pre-market engagement process will not result in any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately and conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. ### Planning Information The contracting authority (YPO) is conducting pre-market engagement to gather feedback from suppliers and prospective framework users in relation to the proposed Specialist Vehicles Framework. The engagement will commence on 20 August 2026 and conclude on 9 October 2026. The purpose of this exercise is to ensure the proposed framework scope and lot structure are fit for purpose. Key dates for this Pre-Market Engagement are as follows: Notice published: 20th August 2026 Supplier and Customer engagement starts: 20th August 2026 Period for supplier and customer meetings: 20th August 2026 – 9th October 2026 Supplier conference (Online): 25th September 2026 – 10:00am Deadline for any responses / Pre Market Engagement Ends: 9th October 2026 As part of the engagement process, suppliers and customers will have the opportunity to provide feedback through the following channels: Online Survey: Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement survey to provide feedback on the proposed framework scope, lot structure and market considerations. The survey can be accessed here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CZdxFvyAic Individual Meetings: Suppliers and customers may request a 30 minute engagement meeting with the project team to discuss their feedback, market insights and any considerations relevant to the proposed framework. Meetings can be booked via the following calendar link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/a016bd0cbf8240ae806720a15ba977b3@ypo.co.uk/meetingtype/FCY-_LA2ikOhr8T3zriHAw2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink Supplier Conference: A supplier engagement conference will be held on 25 September 2026. This session will provide an overview of the proposed framework requirements, procurement objectives and anticipated approach. Attendees will also receive an introduction to Atamis and the Commercial Delivery Platform (CDP), including how these systems may support the future procurement process. Registration for the event is available here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d31dad04-a133-4dc8-a9ad-c323d8e9062d@5beccee4-9869-46c2-9004-e8b0ec8946c4?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog Participation in this engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Feedback received will be used solely to help shape the final framework structure, Lot's and procurement documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079285-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Postcode area | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34134200 - Tipper trucks - 34136000 - Vans - 34138000 - Road tractor units - 34139000 - Chassis - 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles - 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services - 34144213 - Fire engines - 34144410 - Gully emptiers - 34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles - 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage - 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse - 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles - 34223300 - Trailers - 34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors - 34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 34620000 - Rolling stock - 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services - 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services - 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services - 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2026 at 09:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079285-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079285-2026 20th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d31dad04-a133-4dc8-a9ad-c323d8e9062d@5beccee4-9869-46c2-9004-e8b0ec8946c4?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CZdxFvyAic - https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/a016bd0cbf8240ae806720a15ba977b3@ypo.co.uk/meetingtype/FCY-_LA2ikOhr8T3zriHAw2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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