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Fleet Replacement Programme

Southampton City Council · Local authority

In brief

Southampton City Council has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £3,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 20 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Supply of Vehicles: Cars, vans, trucks, and specialist vehicles suitable for various council services. Fleet Transition Planning: Phased delivery and decommissioning of old vehicles over five years. Sustainability Compliance: Preference for low-emission or zero-emission vehicles in line with council environmental targets.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 042302-2026

About the buyer

Southampton City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

122

Awards

85

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

All tenders and awards from Southampton City Council

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From notice 042302-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.