AwardedAwarded 13 July 2026

Owned Plant Maintenance Services

Cadent Gas Limited · Private utility

In brief

Cadent Gas Limited awarded construction work to Plantexpand Limited and SK Plant Limited on 13 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £5,600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Cadent is looking for an end to end maintenance, repair, and compliance support service for Cadent's plant and vehicle assets across specified networks, providing 24/7/365 operational coverage. Workshop / Repair Network  Coverage for entire Cadent footprint or specific network bidding for: -Provisions around collection & delivery  -Provision for out of hours servicing when necessary  -Tyre Replacement service  -Supplier will provide fixed and mobile provisions across all of Cadent's Plant assets / footprint 24/7/365   Document management of Cadent Owned Vehicles  -Checking, filing and storing of original maintenance records from all garages  -Filing and storage of statutory certificates…Read the full description
Cadent is looking for an end to end maintenance, repair, and compliance support service for Cadent's plant and vehicle assets across specified networks, providing 24/7/365 operational coverage. Workshop / Repair Network  Coverage for entire Cadent footprint or specific network bidding for: -Provisions around collection & delivery  -Provision for out of hours servicing when necessary  -Tyre Replacement service  -Supplier will provide fixed and mobile provisions across all of Cadent's Plant assets / footprint 24/7/365   Document management of Cadent Owned Vehicles  -Checking, filing and storing of original maintenance records from all garages  -Filing and storage of statutory certificates  -Upload copies of documentation and certificates into platforms/portals including the Cadent Asset Database   -SLA on compliance documentation being uploaded onto portals e.g. Loler Certificates within 48 hours.  -Production and storage of defect rectification documents.   Scheduled Maintenance   -Producing and sending invites for scheduled maintenance -Providing garage booking support including provisions for collection and delivery on all asset types   -Providing bookings for main dealers (manufacturers safety recalls)  -Management of missed appointments via daily reports  -Management of LOLER inspections booking for plant -Management of trailer mandatory brake testing following intervention with the brake system  -Will establish a communication with Manufacturers to ensure that recalls and campaigns are merged into the safety inspection plan.   Cost Control & Workflow  -Guide times for standard servicing and repair items  -Producing detailed additional authority requests for onward delivery to Cadent for approval.  Processing authority once approval is given  -Obtain prior approval before incurring expenditure beyond agreed levels.  -Liaising with Manufacturers for warranty management  -Job estimate and authority to be submitted in a timely manner (SLA) -Evaluation of job estimates ensuring unessential work is kept to a minimum without compromising compliance, safety, quality and VOR time   Technical support  -Issuing and managing manufacturer safety recalls  -Producing bespoke inspection/service sheets -Supporting with technical bulletins  -Supporting with technical skill, advice and compliance  -Recommendations on proactive campaigns on preventative maintenance, reducing VOR time  -Actively support Cadent campaigns and safety recalls  -Route cause analysis for major failures - engineering investigation and reports provided for Cadent  General   Resource - Cadent need:  -Account Manager  -Competent persons to manage Cadent defects  -Support Cadent in each Network and ensure all support is Network aligned 0800 - 1800hrs Customer support via telephone and email  -Supply and resource single point of contact Driver Helpline number (freephone) providing 24/7/365 coverage including recovery  -Escalation management   -Provision of breakdown services 24/7/365 for all Cadent plant

Lots

LotTradeValue
East Midlands
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Scope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 1 covers the East Midlands region.

Construction£1,120,000
East of England
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Scope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 2 covers the East of England region.

Construction£1,120,000
North London
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Scope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 3 covers the North London region.

Construction£1,120,000
North West
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Scope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 4 covers the North West region.

Construction£1,120,000
West Midlands
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Scope is as described in the Scope section. Lot 5 covers the West Midlands region.

Construction£1,120,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Plantexpand Limited (SME)East Midlands, East of England, North London, West Midlands£4,480,000
Awarded 13 July 2026
SK Plant Limited (SME)North West£1,120,000
Awarded 13 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 003448-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 003457-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 024576-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 066240-2026

About the buyer

Cadent Gas LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

33

Awards

11

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From notice 003448-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 January 2026, last updated 14 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.