Kyrgyzstan's ElTR plans to buy five service cars for 11 million soms

The state television and radio broadcasting company ElTR in Kyrgyzstan has re-initiated a tender to acquire five new service vehicles, allocating a budget of 11 million Kyrgyz soms for the purchase. This translates to an average cost of 2.2 million soms, or approximately $25,000, per vehicle.

According to the tender documents, ElTR is seeking hybrid vehicles comparable to the 2026 DONGFENG 008 HYBRID model. These cars must be equipped with a 1.5 Turbo gasoline engine and a 272-horsepower electric motor. Key features specified include 360-degree cameras, driver-assistance systems, wireless charging, a digital instrument panel, and a large multimedia system. The vehicles must be brand new, white in color, and have zero mileage, with delivery to Bishkek expected within 15–20 working days of contract signing.

Potential suppliers are invited to submit their bids until September 2, 2026. To qualify, bidders must demonstrate experience in fulfilling at least two similar contracts totaling no less than 5 million soms. Payment will be processed after the vehicles are delivered and accepted, as the procurement terms do not include an advance payment.

This initiative follows a previous acquisition in April 2025, when ElTR received eight new Chevrolet Tracker vehicles, funded by over 15.4 million soms. The handover ceremony was attended by Dairbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the Presidential Administration.