Government Procurement Case of EHY5045TWCE6 Sewage Treatment Vehicle (Model 3308) in Suzhou: Analysis of Price Advantage and Long-Term Benefits. As urban environmental protection requirements continue to rise, sewage treatment has become a key task for municipal sanitation departments. Recently, a municipal sanitation department in Suzhou conducted a public tender for the EHY5045TWCE6 sewage treatment vehicle (Model 3308). This article analyzes budget control, winning bid price, and comparison with market average prices based on publicly available tender information, and further explains how Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd.’s factory-direct sales model achieves cost optimization, as well as its long-term TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) performance. The vehicle procured in this project is the EHY5045TWCE6 sewage treatment vehicle, primarily used for urban sewage collection, transportation, and preliminary treatment. According to local procurement practices, the unit budget was controlled at approximately RMB 283,000, with a planned procurement of two units—total budget capped at approximately RMB 566,000. Based on publicly available tender information, the winning bidder was Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd., with a winning unit price of approximately RMB 235,000 and a total contract value of approximately RMB 470,000—representing a budget saving of about 6%. Compared with the average market quotation for similar models, dealer- or 4S-channel-supplied prices typically range from RMB 283,000 to RMB 317,000. As a manufacturer selling directly, Chengli eliminates intermediaries entirely, achieving savings of approximately RMB 15,000–RMB 45,000 per unit versus market average prices for identical configurations. This pricing advantage stems from Chengli’s zero-inventory shipping model at its Suizhou production base, as well as standardized production enabled by comprehensive official vehicle announcements (e.g., technical parameters for models such as CLW5070GSSD6). Comparison of Winning Bid Price vs. Budget The table below presents comparative data on budget, winning bid price, and market average price for this procurement: | Item | Description | Amount (Based on Public Tender Information) | |------|-------------|---------------------------------------------| | Procured Model | EHY5045TWCE6 Sewage Treatment Vehicle | — | | Quantity | 2 units | — | | Budgeted Unit Price | Controlled at approx. RMB 283,000 per unit per local practice | ~RMB 250,000 | | Chengli Winning Unit Price | Approx. RMB 235,000 per unit (per public tender info) | ~RMB 235,000 | | Market Average Price | Approx. RMB 300,000 per unit (dealer quote for identical configuration) | ~RMB 265,000 | | Savings per Unit | Approx. RMB 30,000 vs. market average | ~RMB 30,000 | | Total Savings | Approx. RMB 60,000 for two units | ~RMB 60,000 | As shown in the table, Chengli’s winning bid price is not only below the budget but also significantly lower than the market average. This is attributable to Chengli’s ‘factory-direct, no middleman’ advantage. As documented in its knowledge base, Chengli offers savings of RMB 8,000–RMB 15,000 per unit versus 4S channels for identical configurations; in this case, the savings are even greater—demonstrating the scale-effect benefits derived from bulk procurement and standardized production. Where Does Factory-Direct Savings Come From? Chengli’s factory-direct sales model is not merely about ‘low pricing’—it achieves cost reduction through supply chain optimization and technical standardization. Specifically: • Zero-Inventory Shipping: Chengli’s production base is located at No. 1 Chengli Avenue, Suizhou Economic Development Zone, Hubei Province. It fulfills customer orders directly from the factory, enabling standard-model delivery within 7–15 days and eliminating cost additions from warehousing and logistics intermediaries. • Comprehensive Official Announcements: The EHY5045T