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Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, classified under "Battery chargers" (CPV code 31158100). This project is part of a broader car parking initiative across the trust's facilities in the North East of England. MER Fleet Services Limited has been awarded the contract through a call-off without competition from the ESPO Framework: Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 3 (VCI3) - 636_25. The contract period runs from 12 March 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was selective, leveraging an existing framework agreement, essential for streamlined acquisition.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle charging infrastructure and related sectors. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises can explore partnership opportunities or subcontracting arrangements with the primary supplier for similar future undertakings. Companies specialising in sustainable transport solutions or with expertise in EV charging technology stand to benefit from networking and developing alliances with major players such as MER Fleet Services Limited. This procurement highlights ongoing innovation in public transportation services, presenting avenues for suppliers looking to expand their market presence in the North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) require the supply and installation of EV charging points across the trust, as part of a car parking project. CDDFT have awarded this requirement to MER Fleet Services Limited via call-off without competition through ESPO Framework: Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 3 (VCI3) - 636_25, Lot 1 Purchase of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (expiring 23rd December 2027) from 12/03/2026 - 31/03/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56fd008-3755-46ef-ade8-3c4c5b40da98
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,838 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,838 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MER FLEET SERVICES

Further Information

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