---
title: "Electric Ford Transit Vehicle - Lease - Portsmouth International Port"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f673"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
---

# Electric Ford Transit Vehicle - Lease - Portsmouth International Port

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f673

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for leasing an electric Ford transit flatbed vehicle tailored for operation at Portsmouth International Port. The tender title is "Electric Ford Transit Vehicle - Lease - Portsmouth International Port", falling under the services industry category. This contract, awarded on 16th December 2025, spans from 1st June 2025 to 30th June 2030, and is specific to the UKJ31 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method involved was "Below threshold - unknown". The buying organisation is based in Portsmouth, and they have engaged Southern Motor Contracts Limited, a supplier located in Havant, for the provision of these services. 

This procurement opportunity offers growth potential for businesses specialising in vehicle leasing and associated services, particularly those with expertise in electric vehicle maintenance and modifications. Southern Motor Contracts Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, indicating an opportunity for similarly scaled businesses to tender for future contracts with local government entities. Companies within the automotive leasing sector, especially those focusing on eco-friendly transport solutions, can find similar opportunities to collaborate with public authorities seeking sustainable services. This also highlights the growing trend for public councils to integrate green technologies within their operational frameworks, welcoming innovation from businesses committed to sustainable practices.

## Notice

The lease of an electric Ford transit flatbed vehicle for use by Portsmouth International Port, includes maintenance and required modifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083232-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,384 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN MOTOR CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083232-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://smc4cars.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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