Scope
Reference
PE1-0012-2025
Description
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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Lot 1- LCV Vans- Racking Conversions: Please refer to Annex 1 for specification.
Description
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
Lot 2. Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.
Description
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
Lot 3. Lot 3 - LCV / HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions: Please refer to Annex 5
Description
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
Contract 1. LCV Vans- Racking Conversion Services
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1- LCV Vans- Racking Conversions: Please refer to Annex 1 for specification.
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,781,311.93 excluding VAT
- £4,537,574.32 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. LCV Vans- Racking Conversion Services
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1- LCV Vans- Racking Conversions: Please refer to Annex 1 for specification.
Supplier
Contract value
- £592,691.73 excluding VAT
- £711,230.07 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversions
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,779,732.40 excluding VAT
- £3,335,678.88 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 4. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversions
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.
Supplier
Contract value
- £290,694.77 excluding VAT
- £348,833.72 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 5. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversion
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,219,048.85 excluding VAT
- £1,462,858.62 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 6. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversion
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2- LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4.
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,893,300.48 excluding VAT
- £2,271,960.58 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 7. LCV/HGV Plastic Body Build & Conversions
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 3 - LCV / HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions: Please refer to Annex 5
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,672,872.58 excluding VAT
- £2,007,447.10 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term of the contract is 3 years.
UK Power Networks may extend the contract 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts are being awarded on a non-commitment basis and the values posted in the notice are only estimated values. Therefore, these values do not represent the exact value of the contracts being awarded.
As detailed in the original tender documents, the types of vehicles stated under this lot for conversion are not the exhaustive list of vehicles. UK Power Networks may engage with the service provider to supply conversion services for different types within the lots as and when requested.
CPV classifications
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Suppliers
BEVAN MOTOR BODIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 01982336
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRXG-2595-RLJJ
Wednesbury One Black Country New Road
Wednesbury
WS10 7NZ
United Kingdom
Email: dean.miller@bevangroup.com
Website: http://www.bevangroup.com
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversions
MODUL-SYSTEM LIMITED
- Companies House: 01540940
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYL-5766-HNGT
Maddison House Thomas Road, Wooburn Industrial Park
High Wycombe
HP10 0PE
United Kingdom
Email: jerry.lane@modul-system.co.uk
Website: http://www.modul-system.co.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. LCV Vans- Racking Conversion Services
OSBORNE MOTOR BODIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05394078
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWMZ-6518-VJDD
Henham Road Debden Green
Essex
CB11 3LZ
United Kingdom
Email: sales@osborne.ltd.uk
Website: http://www.osbornemotorbodies.co.uk
Region: UKH35 - West Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 5. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversion
QUALITY INDUSTRIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 01817981
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVGX-7724-CWJX
Unit C Stafford Park 18
Salop
TF3 3BN
United Kingdom
Email: support@qivansystems.co.uk
Website: https://www.qivansystems.co.uk/
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. LCV Vans- Racking Conversion Services
STRONG'S PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 01877530
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMYT-6283-MZLX
18 Silica Road
Tamworth
B77 4DT
United Kingdom
Email: peter.anderson@strongs.co.uk
Website: http://www.strongs.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 7. LCV/HGV Plastic Body Build & Conversions
TGS (UK) LTD
- Companies House: 08970441
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPV-6564-DYTP
Oakwood Park
Bristol
BS16 3JA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@tgs-group.com
Website: http://www.tgs-group.com
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversions
WESSEX VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 03758771
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXYM-6912-LLBG
Compton Mills Shaftesbury Road
Salisbury
SP3 5DW
United Kingdom
Email: alex@wessexvehicles.co.uk
Website: http://www.wessexvehicles.co.uk
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 6. LCV/HGV Body Build Conversion
Contracting authority
UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED
- Companies House: 02891435
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYX-1299-YQJT
Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 6NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Private utility