Supply 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 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 spend an average of approximately two hours per working day at the Council's workshop, where electric vehicle charging facilities are available. The Council is prepared to consider an upgrade or replacement of the existing charging facility where reasonably necessary for the vehicle offered.

Price and evaluation The estimated contract value is approximately £45,000 excluding VAT. The tendered price must include all costs associated with supply and first registration, including the first registration fee and Vehicle Excise Duty where applicable.

VAT must be identified separately. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of: Five Year Whole Life Cost: 45% Operational Suitability and Specification: 30% Delivery Commitment: 15% Warranty, Servicing and Aftersales Support: 10% Full details of the evaluation methodology are contained in the tender pack.

Part exchange The Council owns a Nissan NV300, registration HG21 LBU, which it will consider in part exchange. The Council reserves the right not to accept a part exchange offer and to dispose of the existing vehicle separately.

Delivery and timetable The Council requires the new vehicle to be supplied, registered and available for possession no later than 31st January 2027. Tenders will be considered by the Council on Thursday 5th November 2026, with notification and contract award intended during the week commencing Monday 9th November 2026, subject to completion of the procurement process. Hythe and Dibden Parish Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest priced tender or any tender and reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement.