Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
02366661
Clearwater Court
Reading
RG18DB
UK
E-mail: procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
HGV Supply
Reference number: FA2149
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34140000
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II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Thames Water intends to award Framework Agreement(s) for the supply Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) that are used across both our waste and clean water operations.
The scope will include rigids, artics, clean water tankers, waste tankers, tippers, trailers, curtainsiders, dropsides, beavertails, etc, and will cover any current vehicle specs we have in our HGV fleet, along with any alternative specs we might want over the life of the agreement, including electric and alternative-fuel options.
The framework will be split into lots to cover the different vehicle types, as well as purchase and lease options. Each Lot will be awarded to multiple suppliers, with mini competitions then run for each order between all the successful suppliers on the framework agreement for the different vehicle requirements.
Our key priority is to minimise VOR and operational downtime to limit any impact to our customers.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
Â
/ Highest offer:
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II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Primary Contractor - HGVs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34133000
34134000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
The whole Thames Water Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1a covers the purchase of HGVs below 18T, including rigid trucks and the required tanker or body/trailer (including clean water tankers, waste tankers, tippers, trailers, curtainsiders,
dropsides, beavertails, etc).
Lot 1a will be awarded to multiple suppliers, with mini competitions then run for each order between all the successful suppliers on the framework agreement for the different vehicle
requirements.
The successful supplier from each mini competition shall act as the primary contractor to supply the complete vehicle, manage the entire order and build process, liaise with the awarded suppliers from Lots 2a or 2b, manage all communications to Thames Water, deliver the complete vehicle, and provide an R&M package where required.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34133000
34134000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
The whole Thames Water region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b covers the purchase of HGVs 18T and above, including rigid trucks, articulated tractor units and the required tanker or body/trailer (including clean water tankers, waste tankers,
tippers, trailers, curtainsiders, dropsides, beavertails, etc).
Lot 1b will be awarded to multiple suppliers, with mini competitions then run for each order between all the successful suppliers on the framework agreement for the different vehicle
requirements.
The successful supplier from each mini competition shall act as the primary contractor to supply the complete vehicle, manage the entire order and build process, liaise with the awarded suppliers from Lots 2a or 2b, manage all communications to Thames Water, deliver the complete vehicle, and provide an R&M package where required.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2a
II.2.1) Title
HGV Tankers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34133100
34144520
34223340
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
The whole Thames Water region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2a covers the supply of tankers (including clean water tankers and waste tankers) to either the awarded suppliers from Lots 1a or 1b (where they are acting as primary contractor), or to Thames Water directly (for any standalone requirements where no chassis or Lot 1a or 1b supplier is required).
Lot 2a will be awarded to multiple suppliers, with mini competitions then run for each order between all the successful suppliers on the framework agreement for the different vehicle
requirements.
The successful supplier from each mini competition shall supply the required tanker, liaise with the awarded suppliers from Lots 1a or 1b, deliver the completed tanker, and provide an R&M package where required.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2b
II.2.1) Title
HGV Bodies & Trailers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
The whole Thames Water region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2b covers the supply of bodies or trailers (including tippers, trailers, curtainsiders, dropsides, beavertails, etc) to either the awarded suppliers from Lots 1a or 1b (where they are acting as primary contractor), or to Thames Water directly (for any standalone
requirements where no chassis or Lot 1a or 1b supplier is required).
Lot 2b will be awarded to multiple suppliers, with mini competitions then run for each order between all the successful suppliers on the framework agreement for the different vehicle
requirements.
The successful supplier from each mini competition shall supply the required body or trailer, liaise with the awarded suppliers from Lots 1a or 1b, deliver the completed body or trailer, and provide an R&M package where required.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
HGV Leasing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34133000
34134200
34200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
The whole Thames Water region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 covers the lease of any HGVs, including rigid trucks, articulated tractor units and the required tanker or body/trailer (including clean water tankers, waste tankers, tippers,
trailers, curtainsiders, dropsides, beavertails, etc).
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-037674
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2a
Contract No: FA2149
Title: HGV Tankers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crossland Tankers Limited
NI018916
114 Grove Road Swatragh
Maghera Co. Derry
BT46 5QZ
UK
NUTS: UKN0
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2a & 3
Contract No: FA2149
Title: Lot 2a - HGV Tankers / Lot 3 - HGV Leasing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil Limited
05881107
Delaware Drive,
Tongwell, Milton Keynes,
MK15 8JH
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a & 1b
Contract No: FA2149
Title: Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawrence Vehicles Limited (t/a Lancashire DAF )
4292964
12 Chequers Road, West Meadows Industrial Estate,
Derbyshire,
DE21 6EN
UK
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a & 1b
Contract No: FA2149
Title: Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Midland Truck & Van Ltd
07492514
Cornwall Road, Cornwall Road Industrial Estate,
Smethwick
B66 2JT
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a & 1b
Contract No: FA2149
Title: Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a & 1b
Contract No: FA2149
Title: Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Volvo Group UK Ltd
2190944
Wedgnock Lane
Warwick
CV34 5YA
UK
NUTS: UKG1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2a
Contract No: FA2149
Title: HGV Tankers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whale Tankers Ltd
04251423
Ravenshaw Way, Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2SU
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: FA2149
Title: HGV Leasing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC (t/a Novuna Vehicle Solutions)
01630491
Novuna House, Thorpe Road
Staines-Upon-Thames
TW18 3HP
UK
NUTS: UKI7
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: FA2149
Title: HGV Leasing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
***** Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice *****
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Reading
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Thames Water Utilities Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No 274) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2025