Medium-Sized Low Emission Panel Van Supply

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council is inviting tenders for the supply, first registration, and delivery of one new medium-sized low emission panel van. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle - PHEV with minimum 30-mile electric range) and Lot 2 (Battery Electric Vehicle - BEV with AC and DC rapid charging capability). Suppliers may tender for either or both lots. The vehicle must be approximately Ford Transit Custom L1 H1 equivalent in size with minimum specifications including 5,050mm length, 2,600mm+ loadspace, 5.5m³+ volume, and 900kg+ payload. The Council owns a Nissan NV300 available for part exchange. All costs including first registration and Vehicle Excise Duty must be included in the tendered price (approximately £45,000 excluding VAT). Evaluation is based on Five Year Whole Life Cost (45%), Operational Suitability and Specification (30%), Delivery Commitment (15%), and Warranty/Servicing/Aftersales Support (10%). The vehicle must be supplied and registered by 31st January 2027. Tenders close at 12 noon on Friday 23rd October 2026.