Supply and maintenance of light commercial BEVs 2026 Tender

Original: Fornitura e manutenzione di veicoli commerciali leggeri BEV

Aziende Industriali di Lugano (AIL) SA

About this tender

Aziende Industriali di Lugano (AIL) SA is procuring the supply and maintenance of 13 battery-electric light commercial vehicles (100% electric), in 4x2 (two-wheel drive) and 4x4 (four-wheel drive) configurations, to the technical specifications in the tender documentation. The tender is an open procedure under the Ticino cantonal framework, published on simap.ch as notice #46477-01 on 29.10.2026. The contract is for purchase of goods, with place of performance at 6933 Muzzano, Ticino, Switzerland. The contract duration is not specified and the contract may not be extended. The scope is divided into two lots that are distinct only for technical description and price formulation. Lot 1 covers compact BEV light commercial vehicles with 4x2 traction. The page refers to a second lot covering the 4x4 version, but its title and scope are not separately stated on the page. Bidders must submit an offer covering both lots. Partial offers are not admitted, and the award will be made globally and indivisibly to a single bidder. An optional on-site visit to the AIL operations centre in Muzzano is offered on Tuesday 10 November 2026, 15:00–16:00, by appointment, to help define the buy-back price of the vehicles referenced in the tender documentation. Variants are permitted, and options are described as set out in the tender documentation. Bidding consortia and subcontracting are not permitted. The tender documentation is in Italian and is available on simap.ch after user registration and login.

Bidder eligibility

In addition to the legal suitability requirements, bidders must meet the following criteria, with evidence required for each: EK1: Be the manufacturer of the proposed vehicle or an official reseller in Switzerland of the offered brand. Evidence: a document certifying manufacturer or official reseller status. EK2: Demonstrate that the offered vehicle brand has been officially marketed in Switzerland for at least 6 years, and that the manufacturer or its official representative/importer has adequate after-sales service infrastructure in Switzerland to guarantee service continuity, spare-parts availability and technical support for the vehicle's full service life. Evidence: a document certifying both points. EK3: Offer a vehicle that fully meets the technical characteristics described in the offer forms. Evidence: the official sales datasheet with dimension, load and weight drawings, and the official vehicle datasheet summarising the specified characteristics. EK4: For both lots, propose vehicles of the same brand and model, in their respective 4x2 and 4x4 versions, to ensure fleet homogeneity and reduce operating costs. EK5: Have a workshop located within 30 km of the AIL headquarters in Muzzano (Swiss territory only), authorised by the manufacturer to perform maintenance on the offered vehicle. Evidence: a document certifying the workshop location and manufacturer authorisation. EK6: Attach to the offer the official vehicle datasheet summarising all characteristics specified in the offer forms. Evidence: the sales datasheet and official datasheet as described under EK3. Bidding consortia and subcontractors are not permitted.

How bids are scored

Award is based on the most economically advantageous tender, with the following disclosed weightings: - Price (Economicità): 50% - Technical characteristics: 26% - Location of the vehicle maintenance service: 16% - Apprentice training: 5% - Professional development: 3% The price weighting is the largest single factor. Sub-criteria for each award element are described as set out in the tender documentation, which was not included in the page text.

Lots

• Lot 1: Fornitura e manutenzione di veicoli commerciali leggeri compatti BEV a trazione 4x2

  Supply and maintenance of compact battery-electric light commercial vehicles with 4x2 traction, with place of contract fulfilment at 6933 Muzzano, TI, Switzerland. Part of the overall 13-vehicle requirement, with Lot 2 covering the 4x4 version. Lots are not separately awardable.

Key requirements

• ✓Supply of 13 new 100% battery-electric light commercial vehicles
• ✓Available in both 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain configurations
• ✓Ongoing maintenance of the supplied vehicles per the tender specifications

Procurement contact

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About this sector

Electric mobility funding supports electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery supply chains and fleet transition for buses, vans and trucks. Public authorities buy vehicles and charge points through tenders, while grants back pilots and manufacturing. Applicants usually need site plans, grid capacity checks and an operator for the finished assets.