The Presidential Secretariat has issued a tender seeking to lease luxury vehicles on a long-term operational basis. The procurement notice specifies a requirement for eight compact SUVs and eight compact hybrid hatchback cars to be leased for a period of three years.

The tender aims to provide the President’s office with high-end vehicles suitable for official use. Details regarding the make or model of the vehicles have not been disclosed in the notice. The selection process will focus on securing rentals that meet the office’s specifications for comfort, efficiency, and reliability over the lease duration.

This initiative reflects a growing trend among government institutions to opt for leasing arrangements rather than outright purchases, allowing for flexibility in fleet management and potential cost savings. The decision to include hybrid vehicles also aligns with broader environmental considerations and efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

The leasing arrangement is expected to streamline vehicle procurement for the President’s office while ensuring access to modern, well-maintained cars for official functions. Bidders are required to submit proposals in line with the outlined criteria, and the contract will be awarded following a competitive evaluation process.