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Open tender · Notice 099829-2026

Fully Maintained Contract Hire - Electric Panel Van

Central Swindon North Parish Council

Value
Value not stated
Closes
4 Dec 2026 (26 days)
Where
South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 30 Mar 2032

In plain English

Central Swindon North Parish Council wants one new battery-electric medium panel van on a fully maintained contract hire, in the South West. Suppliers must quote separately for 36-month and 60-month leases at 7,500 miles a year, and the council may award only one of them.

Good fit for: Vehicle leasing and contract hire companies that can supply and maintain a new electric panel van.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Van must be ready by 1 April 2027 The successful supplier must provide a fully converted, compliant and operational vehicle no later than 1 April 2027.
  • Two separate quotes needed (36 and 60 months) Suppliers must submit separate quotations for 36-month and 60-month lease arrangements, based on 7,500 miles per annum.
  • Award decision not until January 2027 by Full Council The final award recommendation will be considered by Full Council in January 2027.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 22 Oct 2026.

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