UK7 Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is the buying organisation overseeing the procurement process for "UK7 Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme," which falls under the services category involving petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other energy sources. This contract, valued at £250,000, covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement is in the award stage, having been completed on 19 June 2026, and is set to end on 31 March 2027.

This tender offers a prime opportunity for businesses involved in technical support services related to energy and infrastructure to grow by engaging with government projects. Given that the procurement method was selective and conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that can navigate this framework will likely benefit. While the opportunity is not explicitly targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger scale businesses with capabilities in technical assessments, market trend analysis, grid connection facilitation, and programme evaluation will find this contract well-aligned with their expertise and scope.

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Notice Title

UK7 Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme

Notice Description

We require technical support to advise on the latest industry and market trends affecting the deliverability and implementation of the DCS. This includes collecting evidence on grid connection and power provision at applicant sites through direct engagement. The supplier will also provide demand-led technical support to GGMS during application assessment, as well as to applicants. The contract will include marketing and engagement activity to promote the grant to industry stakeholders and applicants through existing networks, workshops, events, and webinars. The supplier will undertake ongoing monitoring and evaluation to assess the scheme's effectiveness. This will include in-person site audits, where required, to ensure the programme provides value for money and to mitigate fraud risks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5150eac6-da45-4135-a577-222a8d7ed869
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57a7c5d-7ed4-4d59-8193-489971e124e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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