Vehicle Racking & Body Build Conversion Services

A Tender Notice
by UK POWER NETWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£13M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
03 Jun 2025
Delivery
01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2029
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

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 will be 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

Lot Division

1 LCV Vans- Racking Conversions: Please refer to Annex 1 for specification
  • Value: £10M

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

2 LCV / HGV Body Builds Conversions: Please refer to Annexes 2, 3 and 4
  • Value: £2M

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

3 LCV / HGV Plastic Body Build Conversions: Please refer to Annex 5
  • Value: £2M

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

Renewal Options

The Company may extend this Agreement for any period of time, 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 of the Expiry Date (or any extension of it).

Award Criteria

Stage 2: substage 2.1- Technical Assessment of written submissions) Full Assessment details can be found in PE1-0012-2025- RFP Instructions Document.
Stage 2: substage 2.2- Assessment of the Pricing Matrix Full Assessment details can be found in PE1-0012-2025- RFP Instructions Document.

CPV Codes

  • 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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