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Electric Van Trial - Market Engagement Exercise

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council, the buying organisation for this procurement process, is in the planning stage of a project titled "Electric Van Trial - Market Engagement Exercise". The council seeks to collaborate with suppliers or manufacturers capable of providing five electric vans for a short-term trial of 12 months. This initiative supports the Council's ambition to transition from diesel to electric vehicles, aligning with carbon reduction goals. Located in the UK, under the region code UKL23, the council has set a deadline of 3rd August 2026 for suppliers to express interest. The procurement, classified under the "goods" category with CPV code 34136000 (Vans), is initiated as a market engagement exercise with a value of £60,000 gross. The conversation for future notifications is scheduled for 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive industry, particularly those specialising in electric vehicles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those offering innovative solutions to support electric vehicle charging and cost reconciliation. The focus on electric vans indicates strategic business growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting the Council's ambitions for sustainability and operational cost-efficiency. Suppliers with expertise in standards such as ISO 1158-2, or with alternative electric vehicle technology solutions, could gain a competitive edge in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Van Trial - Market Engagement Exercise

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is looking to engage with suppliers / manufacturers who can supply five electric vans on a short term trial basis (12 months) to support an EV home charger trial. This trial will take place within the Councils Housing Department where ninety-one diesel vans are currently under contract. This trial will inform future decisions and the long-term plans / aspirations for the wider fleet in support of the Councils carbon reduction goals. Details of the vehicles required can be found on etenderWales or can be requested by emailing procurement@wrexham.gov.uk (this notice does not allow the Council to upload attachments currently). If a supplier is unable to comply with the Councils requirements but may be able to comply with these requirements in the next 12 months, please detail this within your response to the Council. It is the Councils preferred option to source electric vans that comply with the ISO 1158-2 standard for Plug & Charge and / or the Auto Charge feature. The purpose for this is to support the automatic reconciliation / payment of vehicle charge costs with the ability to distinguish between vehicles when using a home charger, i.e. a Council vehicle and personal vehicle. If a supplier is aware of an alternative solution that can meet this requirement without the need for the ISO 1158-2 standard or the Auto Charge feature, please detail this within your response. If any supplier is capable and interested in suppling these five vans, please email a brief overview of your vehicles / offering to procurement@wrexham.gov.uk. etenderWales details: project - 63625 ITT - itt_125870 Please note that a previous notice has been published relating to the home charger requirement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046804-2026?origin=SearchResults&p=2

Planning Information

To access the additional document detailing the Councils requirements, please email procurement@wrexham.gov.uk or the document can be accessed directly via etenderWales. project – 63625 ITT - itt_125870 If any supplier is capable and interested in suppling these five vans, please email a brief overview of your vehicles / offering to procurement@wrexham.gov.uk by 3rd August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064238-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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