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22 111 CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECT

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 12:50

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Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Cheshire East's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project was conducted by Cheshire East Borough Council. This contract, valued at approximately £62 million, aims to establish a strategic partnership for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charge points throughout the Cheshire East borough, funded through LEVI grants. The procurement adhered to the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 using an open procedure, highlighting opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The tender process began in early 2025, with the submission deadline on 22nd April 2025 and awarded on 11th March 2026 to Qwello UK LTD. The contract period spans from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2041, with services delivered in England, categorised under 'Chargers' and related services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, offering a substantial long-term contract and the potential to contribute to a growing industry. Companies with expertise in installation, maintenance, and the operation of electric charging stations, as well as those capable of handling back-office and administrative tasks, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The inclusion of LEVI funding and the project's scale suggest opportunities for substantial growth and development for the awarded supplier, alongside fostering partnerships with Cheshire East Borough Council and possibly expanding further within the UK's electric vehicle infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22 111 CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECT

Notice Description

This contract is for a strategic partnership and for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle chargepoints across the borough utilising LEVI funding. To access this competition, please visit www.the-chest.org.uk, project ID DN751956. This Contract Notice is published to advertise to organisations wishing to enter into a concession contract with the Authority for A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECTT. The Authority is conducting this procurement under the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 (the "2016 Regulations"). The chargepoints shall comply with the minimum specification set out in the LEVI Technical Schedule1. In addition to supplying and installing the chargepoints, the successful Charge Point Operator (CPO) shall be required to undertake groundworks and installation, operation and maintenance, and back-office administration, and liaison with CEC and relevant third parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e961b5-c15d-48a2-8dc5-c959542b51c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2041 Over 5 years
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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QWELLO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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