Supply of One New Medium Sized Low Emission Panel Van

ract 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 mediu

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 spe