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22 Jul 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the procurement of ten new full electric small vans. This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on electric vehicles and is located in the UKE13 region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to submit their proposal. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 24th August 2026 and the end of the award period on 30th September 2026. The contract is valued at £400,000 gross, with a contract period from 30th October 2026 to 29th October 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of electric vehicles to expand their market reach and secure a substantial government contract. Companies specialising in EV manufacturing or distribution, particularly those offering comprehensive aftersales and warranty services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The selection criteria include economic and financial standing, compliance with the essential requirements of the specification, cost efficiency, and quality measures such as delivery and battery mileage range, making it an enticing opportunity for innovative SME suppliers in the electric vehicle industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Ten (10) x New Full Electric Small Vans

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council is looking to procure Ten (10) x New Full Electric Small Vans No PME was undertaken as this is a standard purchase of fleet vehicles and the Authority understood the market and deemed it unnecessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority has a range of desirable options for the vehicles which it may take up during the life of the contract. These are listed in the Associated Tender Documents, specifically Tender Reply Form 5a.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069038-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE 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
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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