Fully Maintained Contract Hire - Electric Panel Van
The contract covers the fully maintained contract hire of one new battery-electric medium panel van for Central Swindon North Parish Council, a local government organisation serving the parish in Swindon, England. The supplier must provide a fully converted, compliant and operational vehicle, with quotations based on 7,500 miles per year for both 36-month and 60-month lease options. Each option will be evaluated independently on 60% price and 40% quality, with the Council able to award one contract for either duration; the vehicle must be supplied no later than 1 April 2027. The estimated contract value has not been specified, and the final contract duration will be either three or five years. Delivery and vehicle operation will be in the UKK region of the United Kingdom. The critical qualification requirement is that the proposed vehicle must be fully converted, compliant and operational by the required delivery date.
Buyer: Central Swindon North Parish Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 4 Dec 2026
- Location: South West (England), Swindon
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Mar 2032
- Category: Panel vans (34136200)
From the official notice
The Council is seeking 1 (ONE) fully maintained contract hire of one new battery-electric medium panel van. Suppliers must submit separate quotations for 36-month and 60-month lease arrangements, based on 7,500 miles per annum. Both contract durations will be independently evaluated using the published award criteria of 60% price and 40% quality. A Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) will be identified for each duration. The Council has no preferred contract duration and reserves the right to award one contract only, selecting either the 36-month or 60-month arrangement in accordance with the published evaluation methodology. The final award recommendation will be considered by Full Council in January 2027. Tender prices will be evaluated excluding VAT. The estimated contract value, including VAT, will be declared separately for statutory procurement purposes. The successful supplier must provide a fully converted, compliant and operational vehicle no later than 1 April 2027.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 4 Dec 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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