Tender · Portugal
Public tender for at least 186 vehicles for the Portuguese Army
Entidade de Serviços Partilhados da Administração Pública, IP Estado-Maior do Exército · published 10 Aug 2026 · · Source ↗
Deadline08 Sep 2026 22 days left
Budget / value€16.6m
estimated value (procedure): EUR 16,578,728
Statusopen
Consortiumnot required
CPV34100000
Why it matters
This is a large multi-lot logistics/fleet procurement covering ambulances, trucks and passenger vehicles rather than combat systems, offering a direct entry point for automotive and commercial-vehicle manufacturers into Portuguese defence supply. Relevant for European vehicle OEMs, bodybuilders, and ambulance/medical-vehicle converters able to meet military specs on short lead times.
Do this: Register on the TED/Portuguese e-procurement portal and submit a bid for one or more of the 16 vehicle lots before the 8 September 2026 deadline.
Route: direct bid · For: Established SME suppliers & subsystem makersIndustrial firms entering defence
Summary
The Portuguese public shared-services entity (ESPAP) and Army General Staff are procuring at least 186 vehicles across 16 lots, including motorcycles, type B ambulances, light vans/pickups, and heavy trucks and buses of various configurations. The tender is an international open competition worth an estimated €16.58 million, with submissions due 8 September 2026.
Eligibility
Open international tender; suppliers of commercial/light and heavy vehicles, ambulances and passenger vehicles may bid on individual lots.
Source text (raw, may be non-English)
Aquisição de, no mínimo, 186 veículos para o Exército Português Lote 1 - Motociclos - 501cc a 750cc Lote 2 - Ambulâncias do tipo B Lote 3 - LP Pequeno Furgão (5 lugares) Lote 4 - LP Furgão de passageiros (+6 lugares) Lote 5 - LP Furgão de passageiros (+6 lugares) Lote 6 - LP Furgão de passageiros (+6 lugares) Lote 7 - VCL Furgão de mercadorias Lote 8 - VCL Furgão de mercadorias Lote 9 - VCL Pick-up 4X4 Cabine dupla Lote 10 - Pesados merc. - Chassis-cabine 4X2 (const./trab. pesado) Lote 11 - Pesados merc. - Chassis-cabine 4x4 (const./trab. pesado) Lote 12 - Pesados merc. - Chassis-cabine 6X6 (distribuição) Lote 13 - Pesados merc. - Tractores merc. (const./trab. pesado) Lote 14 - Pesados pass. - até 22 lugares Lote 15 - Pesados pass. - de 23 a 30 lugares Lote 16 - Pesados pass. - mais de 41 lugares
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