Opportunity Overview
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 compartment protection
Tyre repair kit, spare wheel or suitable manufacturer equivalent
PHEV vehicles must have a manufacturer's published electric only range of at least 30 miles.
BEV vehicles must be capable of AC charging and DC rapid charging.
Full mandatory and evaluation requirements are contained in the tender pack.
Operational and charging requirements
The Council's operational requirements mean that full overnight charging cannot be routinely relied upon.
The vehicle is expected to...
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 compartment protection
Tyre repair kit, spare wheel or suitable manufacturer equivalent
PHEV vehicles must have a manufacturer's published electric only range of at least 30 miles.
BEV vehicles must be capable of AC charging and DC rapid charging.
Full mandatory and evaluation requirements are contained in the tender pack.
Operational and charging requirements
The Council's operational requirements mean that full overnight charging cannot be routinely relied upon.
The vehicle is expected to...
How to bid: GlobalGov tracks this tender; it does not accept bids. Submit your response through the issuing agency’s official notice.
Your competitors are watching the same crowded contracts everyone else is. Track this opportunity and every one like it worldwide, set deadline alerts, and win where they aren’t. Free for 14 days, no card.
Start a free GlobalGov accountSolicitation Details
| Issuing agency | Hythe and Dibden Parish Council |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $57,150 |
| Published | October 01, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | October 23, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
Related Opportunities in United Kingdom
See every United Kingdom Government Procurement opportunity your competition is missing. Free for 14 days.
Get real-time alerts, competitive intelligence, and deadline tracking for this and every market worldwide.
Start Free Trial — No Card RequiredFree 14-day trial · no card required
See who is already competing here →Get a free United Kingdom Government Procurement intelligence report in your inbox
A personalized report on United Kingdom Government Procurement opportunities, emailed in 5-10 minutes. One per month, no account needed.