Supply of One New Medium Sized Low Emission Panel Van
The contract covers the supply, first registration and delivery of one new medium-sized low-emission panel van for Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, a local government organisation serving the parish in Hampshire. The Council will award either a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or a battery electric vehicle (BEV), broadly equivalent in size and capability to a Ford Transit Custom L1 H1, with at least three seats, approximately 5.5 m³ of loadspace, a minimum 900 kg payload, protected load compartment, and side and rear loading access. PHEVs must provide at least 30 miles of manufacturer-published electric range, while BEVs must support both AC and DC rapid charging; suppliers must also detail and price any required charging equipment or upgrade. The estimated value is approximately £45,000 excluding VAT, and the vehicle must be supplied, registered and available for possession by 31 January 2027. Delivery is to the Council’s workshop in Hythe, Southampton, where charging facilities are available. The critical qualification is the ability to provide a new, previously unregistered vehicle meeting the mandatory specification for the selected lot.
Buyer: Hythe and Dibden Parish Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £45k
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Central Hampshire
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 31 Jan 2027 to 15 Mar 2027
- Category: Vans (34136000)
From the official notice
SUPPLY OF ONE NEW MEDIUM SIZED LOW EMISSION PANEL VAN Lot 1: Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV Lot 2: Battery Electric Vehicle, BEV Estimated contract value: approximately £45,000 excluding VAT Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 23rd October 2026 Hythe and Dibden Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified vehicle suppliers for the supply, first registration and delivery of one new medium sized low emission panel van. The Council is seeking a vehicle broadly equivalent in size and operational capability to a Ford Transit Custom L1 H1. The reference to the Ford Transit Custom is provided solely as an indication of the approximate size and operational characteristics required. Equivalent vehicles from other manufacturers will be considered. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1: Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV Lot 2: Battery Electric Vehicle, BEV Suppliers may tender for either Lot or both Lots. The Council intends to purchase one vehicle only and will award either Lot 1 or Lot 2. Required specification The principal requirements include: Medium sized panel van New and previously unregistered Minimum three seats including driver Overall length approximately 5,050 mm Overall height approximately 2,000 mm Loadspace length approximately 2,600 mm or greater Loadspace volume approximately 5.5 m³ or greater Minimum payload 900 kg Side and rear loading access White Moulded load floor liner or equivalent durable protection Ply lining or equivalent durable load...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £45k.
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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