Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Clearwater Court
Reading
RG1 8DB
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Companies House
02366661
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.thameswater.co.uk/
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicles,Charging Infrastructure & Telematics
Reference number
FA1608
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
To meet our carbon net zero target by 2030 and keep up with market changes, we need to transition our fleet across to zero emission options, such as Electric Vehicles (EV) or Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV). To enable this transition of our fleet, we also need toconsider the infrastructure required to keep these vehicles moving, and the systems needed to ensure our operations can continue to run smoothly with minimal impact to our customer
service and downtime.
Thames Water intends to award Framework Agreements for the provision of the vehicles, charging infrastructure and telematics, as well as the services and support required to guide us through our decarbonisation journey. To meet our ambitious carbon net zero target and ensure a successful transition, we want to partner with a provider/s that can support us with this journey and help us achieve our goals.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
- 34131000 - Pick-ups
- 34136000 - Vans
- 34144700 - Utility vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Whole of Thames Water region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the supply of any of the following: site utility vehicles, small vans, medium vans, large vans, and 4x4s. The primary focus will be on Electric Vehicle options, but Alternative Fuel Vehicles will be considered where EV options are limited. Suppliers will be expected to supply/deliver the vehicles with warranty included, and all vehicles will be purchased outright.
The Lot 1 framework agreement will be awarded to multiple suppliers (to ensure full coverage and multiple supply options for each vehicle type), with mini competitions then run each year/order between all the successful suppliers on the framework agreement for the different vehicle requirements.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Public Network Charge Card
Lot No
2c
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30163000 - Charge cards
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Whole of the Thames Water region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 focuses on supporting our requirements for appropriate charging infrastructure and solutions to enable our transition to EV/AFV and keep our new fleet moving to ensure our frontline operations can continue to deliver for our customers. Lot 2 has been split into sublots to allow us to distinguish between the different charging requirements (home, site, public).
Lot 2c is for the supply of charge cards that allow Thames Water drivers to access and use the public charging network, and managing payments for the electricity cost to charge on the public network where applicable.
Lot 2c will be awarded to a single supplier but we will consider bidders' ability to provide for multiple sublots and the benefits of this, to prioritise consistency and accountability throughout our infrastructure rollout.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Telematics
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32441300 - Telematics system
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 42961000 - Command and control system
- 64226000 - Telematics services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Whole of Thames Water region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 focuses on supporting our requirement for an appropriate telematics solution to maximise the efficiency and effective management of our fleet to ensure our frontline operations can continue to deliver for our customers. The scope of this lot includes the supply, installation, maintenance and management of a telematics solution to pull together all required data/insights i.e. vehicle utilisation, vehicle charge level/mileage range, when it's on charge, visibility of available site/public chargers. The supplier will be expected to provide solution interconnectivity between vehicle and charging data, as well as providing support
and recommendations to improve the efficiency of our fleet and operations. Lot 3 will be awarded to a single supplier to ensure we have one overall view of our fleet and associated data, and facilitate integration with our operational planning team.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-008320
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA1608
Lot No
1
Title
Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Bradshaw Ltd
New Lane, Stibbington, Peterborough, PE8 6LW
Peterborough
PE8 6LW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
Companies House
1260881
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: £39,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA1608
Lot No
1
Title
Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Renault Truck Commercials Ltd
Wedgnock Industrial Estate, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA
Warwick
CV34 5YA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Companies House
00290604
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: £39,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA1608
Lot No
1
Title
Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rygor Commercials Ltd
The Broadway, West Wilts Trading Estate, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HU
Westbury
BA13 4HU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
Companies House
01884237
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: £39,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA1608
Lot No
1
Title
Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Volkswagen Group UK Ltd
Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5AN
Milton Keynes
MK14 5AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
00514809
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: £39,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA1608
Lot No
2c
Title
Public Network Charge Card
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B2Mobility GMBH
Wittener Straße 45, 44789 Bochum, Nordrhein- Westfalen, Germany
Nordrhein- Westfalen
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
B2Mobility GMBH
HRB 16999
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: £17,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA1608
Lot No
3
Title
Telematics
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CTrack Telematics Ltd
Stockdale House, Victoria Road, Leeds, England, LS6 1PF
Leeds
LS6 1PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
04643588
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
*** Please note this is a Contract Award Notice ***
Please note, the following Lots were not awarded:
Lot 2a Home Charging Infrastructure
Lot 2b Site Charging Infrastructure
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Reading
Country
United Kingdom