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CBC-1850-T-SK - Lamppost Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 2)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking service providers for the "CBC-1850-T-SK - Lamppost Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 2)" through an open procurement procedure. This project, part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, aims to enhance on-street charging capabilities within residential areas using lampposts, specifically delivering up to 5kW charging points. The council has allocated £100,000 from its £1,413,000 LEVI fund to support this initiative, which requires the installation of a minimum of 800 charge points by July 2026. The tender process is currently active and will conclude on 9th January 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 for a term of 15 years. This opportunity is centred around public utilities and services in the Central Bedfordshire region.

This tender provides an excellent business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in public utilities, construction work, and installation services. Organisations that can offer sustainable technology solutions, demonstrate scalability, and deliver end-to-end turnkey solutions are well-suited to compete. With a focus on residential areas, participating service providers can contribute to the UK’s growing electric vehicle infrastructure demands while establishing long-term partnerships with Central Bedfordshire Council. This tender is particularly relevant for businesses capable of innovating and investing in regional infrastructure to meet future public electric charging needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1850-T-SK - Lamppost Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 2)

Notice Description

LEVI Tender 2 Central Bedfordshire Council have been allocated PS1,413,000 through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which aims to increase the number of on-street low-powered charging points in residential areas and accelerate the commercialisation of this market. The Council requires Service Providers for two concession contracts for the supply, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of a network of public electric vehicle charge points and associated services, at locations across Central Bedfordshire. Appointment to these contracts will be done via two separate procurement exercises, split by technology type - LEVI Tender 1 and LEVI Tender 2. Service Providers can bid for any of the two opportunities but cannot win both. LEVI Tender 1 involves the provision of residential charge points both on-street and in hubs (car parks and parking areas) at speeds of 7-22kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 500 charge points on-street (Group A locations) and 200 in hub locations (Group B locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS1,298,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. LEVI Tender 2 involves the provision of residential charge points specifically within on-street lampposts at speeds of up to 5kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 800 charge points on-street (Group A locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS100,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. The contract term for both contracts is 15 years, with the option to extend by 12 months for administrative purposes. Both opportunities seek to appoint Service Providers who can deliver an end-to-end turnkey solution and demonstrate a commitment to maximising the use of the LEVI funding, whilst also investing in Central Bedfordshire. These partnerships will deliver the objectives of the Central Bedfordshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and meet targets for charge point deployment. Charging infrastructure will be lower-powered and close to residential areas, spread across all settlements in Central Bedfordshire where we have identified need for access to public charging, both now and in the years ahead. Full details can be found in the suite of tender documents, including access to our detailed analysis and evidence base. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b458997-2582-43ee-a8fd-5aead69840aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d470cd-b649-4823-879e-b9cbee4e24c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

31682000 - Electricity supplies

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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