Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Clearwater Court
Reading
RG18DB
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
HGV Supply
Reference number
FA2149
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Primary Contractor - HGVs
Lot No
1a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34133000 - Articulated trucks
- 34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
The whole Thames Water Region
two.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.
two.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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
Lot No
1b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34133000 - Articulated trucks
- 34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
The whole Thames Water region
two.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.
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HGV Tankers
Lot No
2a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34133100 - Tankers
- 34144520 - Sewage tankers
- 34223340 - Tanker trailers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
The whole Thames Water region
two.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.
two.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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HGV Bodies & Trailers
Lot No
2b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
The whole Thames Water region
two.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.
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HGV Leasing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34133000 - Articulated trucks
- 34134200 - Tipper trucks
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
The whole Thames Water region
two.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).
two.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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2024/S 000-037674
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
2a
Title
HGV Tankers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Crossland Tankers Limited
114 Grove Road Swatragh
Maghera Co. Derry
BT46 5QZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Companies House
NI018916
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
2a & 3
Title
Lot 2a - HGV Tankers / Lot 3 - HGV Leasing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil Limited
Delaware Drive,
Tongwell, Milton Keynes,
MK15 8JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
05881107
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
1a & 1b
Title
Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Lawrence Vehicles Limited (t/a Lancashire DAF )
12 Chequers Road, West Meadows Industrial Estate,
Derbyshire,
DE21 6EN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Companies House
4292964
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
1a & 1b
Title
Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Midland Truck & Van Ltd
Cornwall Road, Cornwall Road Industrial Estate,
Smethwick
B66 2JT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
07492514
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
3
Title
HGV Leasing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC (t/a Novuna Vehicle Solutions)
Novuna House, Thorpe Road
Staines-Upon-Thames
TW18 3HP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
Companies House
01630491
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
1a & 1b
Title
Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
3
Title
HGV Leasing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
1a & 1b
Title
Lot 1a - Primary Contractor - HGVs / Lot 1b - Primary Contractor - HGVs 18T+
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Volvo Group UK Ltd
Wedgnock Lane
Warwick
CV34 5YA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Companies House
2190944
The contractor is an SME
No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FA2149
Lot No
2a
Title
HGV Tankers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2025
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
Whale Tankers Ltd
Ravenshaw Way, Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2SU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
04251423
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
***** Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice *****
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Reading
Country
United Kingdom
six.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).