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Electric Vans

Scottish Borders Council

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09 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council bought three Kia Commercial PV5 Cargo electric vans for its public-service operations. The specified vehicles are 120kW Essential long-range models with 71kWh batteries. This is a vehicle supply opportunity rather than a servicing, leasing or infrastructure project. Delivery is associated with the Scottish Borders, with the council headquartered at Newtown St Boswells. The procurement falls within goods, specifically electric commercial vans and motor vehicles (CPV 34144900). The requirement was for vehicles available as stock for immediate delivery, indicating a straightforward supply arrangement for a defined fleet purchase. Businesses relevant to this type of requirement include commercial vehicle dealers, manufacturers’ authorised distributors and suppliers able to source and deliver electric vans to public-sector specifications.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Lloyd Motor Kia. The contract was signed on 17 August 2026 and is active, with an awarded contract value of £61,309.86. It covered one lot for all three vans. Scottish Borders Council used a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the vehicles being stock available for immediate delivery and by the stated absence of competition for technical reasons. One bid was received, submitted electronically by an SME; it was also recorded as a foreign bid from outside the EU. The recorded award relates to the single lot and names Lloyd Motor Kia as the selected supplier.

This award provides a clear benchmark for suppliers targeting Scottish Borders Council’s future electric commercial-vehicle requirements. A credible competitor would need access to Kia Commercial PV5 Cargo vans or closely matching vehicles, with the ability to meet the specified power, battery-range and Essential-trim requirements. The successful route depended on stock availability and immediate delivery, so suppliers would need reliable manufacturer or distributor relationships, demonstrable access to ready vehicles and efficient delivery capability in the Scottish Borders. The purchase also shows that an SME can compete successfully for a small, defined fleet requirement. Dealers and specialist electric-vehicle distributors with public-sector quotation, compliance and contract-administration experience would be well placed when a comparable requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vans

Notice Description

The purchase of three Kia Commercial PV5 Cargo Electric Vans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of three Kia Commercial PV5 Cargo Electric 120kW Essential long range 71kWh Vans.

Procurement Information

These are stock vehicles available for immediate delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842310
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,309 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lloyd Motor Kia

Further Information

Notice Documents

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