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Provision of Car, Commercial Vehicle, 4x4 and Heavy Goods Vehicle Rental Services

National Grid Electricity Distribution plc · Private utility

In brief

National Grid Electricity Distribution plc 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 notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for vehicle and fleet contracts in this region (from 103 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

Tender documents

What the notice says

The contracting authority intends to procure a comprehensive vehicle rental solution covering cars, light commercial vehicles, commercial 4x4 vehicles and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The requirement will provide access to a range of short-term and medium-term rental vehicles across multiple locations, supporting operational, business and contingency transport requirements. The services are expected to include vehicle supply, maintenance, breakdown assistance, and delivery and collection options. The procurement aims to establish a cost-effective, flexible and sustainable vehicle rental arrangement that meets organisational requirements.

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.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 081665-2026

About the buyer

National Grid Electricity Distribution plcLast 12 months

Procurements

4

Awards

0
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From notice 081665-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.