Fleet Van Body Kit Procurement Guide

Procurement managers sourcing body kits for large fleets face different decisions than single-vehicle buyers. This guide covers how to structure fleet body kit procurement — from specification standardisation through supplier qualification to logistics planning.

Step 1: Standardise Your Body Specification

Fleet procurement efficiency starts with specification discipline. Every body type in your standard fleet should have a fixed specification: body length, floor material, side height, body type and assembly level. Kit-Go standard configurations allow you to reorder without re-engineering, standardise fitter training, and predict installation labour cost per vehicle.

Step 2: Choose Assembly Level for Fleet Scale

For fleets of 20+ vehicles per year, CKD is almost always the right choice. Freight advantage alone — 5-9 CKD kits per truck slot vs 1 assembled body — typically saves 15-25% on logistics. Combined with the lower unit price, total cost per vehicle is 25-35% lower than buying FAS locally.

Step 3: Qualify the Supplier

• EU country of origin: No import duties, full CE documentation
• Consistent lead time: Production schedule aligned with your vehicle delivery calendar
• Component traceability: Essential for fleet management and warranty
• Multi-chassis compatibility: Single supplier for all chassis brands
• Volume pricing tiers: Transparent discounts for 5, 10, 20+ unit orders

Step 4: Plan Inbound Logistics

CKD kits are compact and palletised — store 10-15 kits in the space one assembled body occupies. Plan receiving inspection, assembly scheduling (kits per week) and safety stock vs just-in-time balance.

Kit-Go Fleet Programme

For buyers committing to 20+ units/year: fixed 12-month pricing, priority production slots, consolidated shipments, dedicated account manager, and assembly training support for your first-build CKD kits. Body types: aluminium tipper, dropside, curtain side, flatbed. All major chassis: Sprinter, Crafter/TGE, Daily, Transit, Master, Ducato/Boxer/Jumper, Movano.