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Fully Maintained Contract Hire - Electric Panel Van

Central Swindon North Parish Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 December 2026 (21 days left)
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Overview

Central Swindon North Parish Council is seeking a fully maintained contract hire of one new battery-electric medium panel van, with suppliers required to submit separate quotations for 36-month and 60-month lease terms at 7,500 miles per annum. Bids will be evaluated on 60% price and 40% quality, with the council reserving the right to award only one contract of either duration; the submission deadline is 4 December 2026, with final award recommendation due before Full Council in January 2027 and vehicle delivery required by 1 April 2027.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 October 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
4 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Panel vansRepair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipmentFinancial leasing services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Price60%
  • Quality40%

Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.

Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

Median of 5,054 awards in the last 24 months

Central Swindon North Parish Council in the last 12 months

2

contracts awarded, worth £641,170 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    12 November 2026 · 1 document

  2. Tender Update

    22 October 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 October 2026

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