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planning
Official procurement procedure
Specialist Vehicles (1347)
Ambulance conversion services
Chassis
Cycles with auxiliary motors
+23 more
UK
Published value
£1,000,000,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation: "Specialist Vehicles (1347)". Published status: planning. Published value: £1,000,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £1,000,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
3.7Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Lumina Software LtdTop vendor: 100% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 79 active published awards; 18 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lumina Software Ltd | 1 win | £169,525 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityYorkshire Purchasing Organisation | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST | Last source update20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationAmbulance conversion services, Chassis, Cycles with auxiliary motors, Fire engines, Gully emptiers, Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors, Motor vehicle conversion services, Motor vehicles, Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts, Refuse-collection vehicles, Road tractor units, Road transport services, Road-sweeping vehicles, Rolling stock, Specialist vehicles, Tipper trucks, Trailers, Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, Vans, Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, Vehicle-fleet-support services, Vehicles for refuse, Vehicles for refuse and sewage, Vehicles for the emergency services, Winter-maintenance vehicles | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06e82b | ||
What is being bought
The contracting authority (YPO) is undertaking pre-market engagement activities in advance of a proposed procurement for a Specialist Vehicles Framework Agreement. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the development of the procurement strategy, framework structure, lot’s, and specification requirements.
The proposed framework is intended to provide public sector organisations with a compliant route for the purchase, lease, hire, modification, conversion, repair, refurbishment, maintenance and associated support services relating to specialist vehicles and transport solutions. The framework is expected to support a broad range of customer requirements across the Public Sector.
The proposed lot structure is as follows:
Lot 1 – Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs)
Lot 2 – Food Waste Vehicles
Lot 3 – Sweeping and Cleansing Units (Mini)
Lot 4 – Sweeping and Cleansing Units (Chassis Mounted)
Lot 5 – Winter Maintenance Vehicles
Lot 6 – Gully Emptiers
Lot 7 – Tractor Units (with or without 5th Wheel Connection)
Lot 8 – Trailers (with or without 5th Wheel Connection) and Associated Conversions and Modifications
Lot 9 – Tippers 3.5T to 7.5T
Lot 10 – Tippers 7.5T and Over
Lot 11 – Chassis and Cab 3.5T to 7.5T
Lot 12 – Chassis and Cab 7.5T and Over
Lot 13 – Hook Loaders
Lot 14 – Fire Appliances
Lot 15 – Ambulance and Patient Transport Vehicles
Lot 16 – Police and Prisoner Transport Vehicles
Lot 17 – Minibuses, Coaches, Buses and Other Road-Based Mass Transit Systems
Lot 18 – Trains, Carriages and Associated Rail Mass Transit Systems
Lot 19 – Commercial Vehicle Modification
Lot 20 – Purchase and Lease of LCVs and Vans
Lot 21 – Micromobility Solutions
Lot 22 – Hire of Specialist Vehicles
Lot 23 – Vehicle Ancillary Services
Lot 24 – Repair, Refurbishment and Ongoing Maintenance
Lot 25 – Drivetrain Conversion
The contracting authority is seeking feedback from both suppliers and potential framework users regarding the proposed scope, lot structure, market capacity, opportunities, sustainability considerations, commercial models, social value requirements and any other considerations.
Participation in this pre-market engagement process will not result in any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately and conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £1,000,000,000
20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST - Status changed to planning
20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST - Official notice release published
20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST - Buyer information updated
20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST - Procedure published
20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST - engagement
9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduledThe contracting authority (YPO) is conducting pre-market engagement to gather feedback from suppliers and prospective framework users in relation to the proposed Specialist Vehicles Framework. The engagement will commence on 20 August 2026 and conclude on 9 October 2026. The purpose of this exercise is to ensure the proposed framework scope and lot structure are fit for purpose. Key dates for this Pre-Market Engagement are as follows: Notice published: 20th August 2026 Supplier and Customer engagement starts: 20th August 2026 Period for supplier and customer meetings: 20th August 2026 – 9th October 2026 Supplier conference (Online): 25th September 2026 – 10:00am Deadline for any responses / Pre Market Engagement Ends: 9th October 2026 As part of the engagement process, suppliers and customers will have the opportunity to provide feedback through the following channels: Online Survey: Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement survey to provide feedback on the proposed framework scope, lot structure and market considerations. The survey can be accessed here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CZdxFvyAic Individual Meetings: Suppliers and customers may request a 30 minute engagement meeting with the project team to discuss their feedback, market insights and any considerations relevant to the proposed framework. Meetings can be booked via the following calendar link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/a016bd0cbf8240ae806720a15ba977b3@ypo.co.uk/meetingtype/FCY-_LA2ikOhr8T3zriHAw2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink Supplier Conference: A supplier engagement conference will be held on 25 September 2026. This session will provide an overview of the proposed framework requirements, procurement objectives and anticipated approach. Attendees will also receive an introduction to Atamis and the Commercial Delivery Platform (CDP), including how these systems may support the future procurement process. Registration for the event is available here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d31dad04-a133-4dc8-a9ad-c323d8e9062d@5beccee4-9869-46c2-9004-e8b0ec8946c4?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog Participation in this engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Feedback received will be used solely to help shape the final framework structure, Lot's and procurement documentation.
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PMRV-4748-MNJVDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 20 Aug 2026, 09:29 BST
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |