Bulk Procurement of Ford Transit V362 Service Vehicles in Ordos: Chengli’s Solution Analysis and Government Procurement Case Study In Ordos, Inner Mongolia, a municipal sanitation department recently completed a key procurement—acquiring five Ford Transit V362 service vehicles manufactured by Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. These vehicles are primarily used for sanitation equipment inspection, emergency repairs, and daily service support. According to publicly released tender information, the total project budget was capped at approximately RMB 3.16 million (about RMB 560,000 per unit), with final delivery fulfilled by Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. This is not only a significant deployment for Chengli in Northwest China, but also reflects the stringent government procurement requirements for service vehicles—specifically regarding multifunctionality, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This article provides a reusable procurement reference, covering case background, vehicle specifications, winning bid proposal, cost comparison, and frequently asked questions. I. Case Background: From “Single-unit Procurement” to “Bulk Repeat Procurement” Prior to this order, the municipal sanitation department in Ordos had engaged in small-scale cooperation with Chengli, purchasing two water-sprinkling trucks for road dust suppression. In 2025, due to the upgrade of its grid-based sanitation service system, the department urgently required a fleet of multifunctional service vehicles capable of integrated inspection, repair, and material transportation. After extensive research and evaluation, it selected Chengli’s service vehicles built on the Ford Transit V362 chassis. According to Zhang Yue, Chengli’s Sales Manager (Tel: +86 ), the core procurement requirements included: • The vehicle must be listed in the MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) Announcement to ensure nationwide registration eligibility and hassle-free annual inspections; • The chassis must comply with China VI emission standards to align with local environmental regulations; • The interior must feature modular design to support secure equipment mounting, zoned storage, and temporary on-site repair workstations; • Unit price must remain within RMB 677,000, and the manufacturer must provide nationwide warranty coverage. Ultimately, Chengli secured the contract among three bidders, leveraging its comprehensive MIIT Announcement coverage, OEM-backed chassis warranty, and lifetime upfit service. II. Key Vehicle Specifications: Ford Transit V362 Service Vehicle The delivered vehicles are based on the Ford Transit V362 chassis and carry the model number CLW5040XDWJ6—a dedicated service vehicle in Chengli’s product catalog. Key technical parameters (per MIIT Announcement data) are as follows: | Item | Parameter | |------|-----------| | Chassis Brand | Ford Transit V362 | | Engine Model | DURATORQ 4D20B6H (Diesel, China VI) | | Displacement / Power | 1998 mL / 105 kW | | Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3,510 kg | | Rated Occupancy | 5–7 persons | | Wheelbase | 2,933 mm | | Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5,341 × 2,032 × 2,407 mm | | Body-upfit Configuration | Custom stainless-steel storage cabinets, foldable workbench, emergency power supply, onboard communication system | | Emission Standard | China VI | This model is explicitly classified as a “service vehicle” in the MIIT Announcement, legally permitting use in municipal inspection, mobile office operations, and emergency repair missions. Compared to standard panel vans, it offers superior regulatory compliance—eliminating potential registration or roadside inspection risks. III. Winning Bid Proposal Analysis: Why Did Chengli Win? Per publicly available tender documentation, three suppliers participated in this procurement. Chengli’s quoted unit price was approximately RMB 632,000, with a total contract value of roughly RMB 3.16 million.