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Local Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVCI) for BCP and Dorset Councils

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 17:04

Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 23:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, in partnership with Dorset Council, has successfully awarded a contract for the Local Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVCI) project. The objective of this procurement process, conducted under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 using an open procedure, was to supply, install, operate, and maintain public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, which had a procurement value of £30 million, was published on 18th February 2025, with a tender period ending on 9th April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £64.2 million, commenced on 30th September 2025 and spans 15 years, with a potential extension subject to administrative considerations. CONNECTED KERB has been selected as the supplier, tasked with managing the project across two separate contracts formed with each Authority.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Particularly, companies offering expertise in the supply and installation of charging systems, as well as maintenance and operational support services, would find this project beneficial for growth. With a focus on fostering commercial investment and the expectation of a major financial contribution from the Concessionaire, this contract opens doors to substantial business engagement. Businesses that specialise in public-private partnerships, particularly those with experience in large-scale, long-term infrastructure projects, are well-suited to participate in similar initiatives in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVCI) for BCP and Dorset Councils

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council are inviting tenders from suitably qualified Service Providers to supply, install, operate and maintain Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) in the BCP Council area. BCP Council has been awarded LEVI funding of PS1.447m capital (provisional) and Dorset Council has been awarded LEVI funding of PS2.490m capital (provisional) subject to conditions. The Authorities are seeking to enter a Public Private Commercial Partnership (via a concession contract) to deliver this project. The Authorities will use the LEVI funding as a capital investment to cover costs associated with the installation of 7kw on-street residential charge points. The Authority's strategy is to see these sites delivered through commercial investment. The risk and responsibility associated with installation, maintenance, operations, and asset utilisation will lie with the Concessionaire, who will be expected to finance the capital with the contribution of LEVI funding and replacement costs of the charging infrastructure themselves. The DfT OZEV has provided a clear instruction to Local Authorities that it expects a minimum funding contribution by the Concessionaire to be greater than 60% of the LEVI subsidy. We are conducting a joint tender between Dorset and BCP with the intention to award to a single supplier under two separate contracts made between each Authority and the Concessionaire. The duration of the Contract will be fifteen (15) years. There is the potential for an extension on the same terms for administrative constraints of one year, without a commitment to extend, at the discretion of the Authorities. The Council is carrying out this procurement under the Open Procedure pursuant to the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f61af21-d6c1-46e5-ba09-eea0335a3ec9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e5c0bb-5489-4474-972d-35fe608702f9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34144900 - Electric vehicles

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

63712000 - Support services for road transport

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,231,706 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2040 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED KERB

Further Information

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