Nine-Seater Hybrid Minibus Supply and Delivery for Sherkin Island

This opportunity involves supplying and delivering a hybrid minibus to serve Sherkin Island's transportation needs. The vehicle must accommodate a minimum of 9 forward-facing seated passengers (including the driver) in standard configuration and be adaptable for wheelchair accessibility without reducing seating capacity. The minibus will provide essential connectivity services for island residents, including shopping trips, supply runs, social inclusion activities, and passenger transport to and from the ferry terminal. Requirements include: right-hand drive configuration, EU/Irish type-approval for private or public passenger use, hybrid powertrain (petrol-electric or plug-in hybrid technology), and either a new vehicle or a pre-registered/demonstrator model first registered within 3 years of the tender closing date with no more than 10,000 km on the odometer. Suppliers should note the vehicle's critical role in island accessibility and community mobility.