Planning

The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Nottinghamshire County Council, involves securing the "Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services" for the Midlands region. Classified under the industry category "Electric vehicles" and "Electrical installation work", this tender is presently in the planning stage. It offers an opportunity through an open procedure method, with key dates including a future notice scheduled for 15 May 2026 and the contract period spanning from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2041. The procurement is set in the East Midlands, UK, with a substantial budget allocation of £1,000,000,000 for the comprehensive delivery and management of electric vehicle charge points across two lots.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses equipped to deliver end-to-end solutions in electric vehicle infrastructure. The project involves site assessments, design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and operation of charging facilities. Businesses with capabilities in electrical installations, infrastructure deployment, and customer service in the transportation sector would find this procurement particularly attractive. With a focus on SMEs, eligible small to medium enterprises can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the fast-growing electric vehicle market across the Midlands.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Second Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Consortium (SMeviC) in collaboration with Midlands Connect (a Regional Sub-National Transport Body) invite you to bid for The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services, to deliver this project across the Midlands. SMeviC have been allocated LEVI Capital Funding for the procurement of end-to-end EVI solutions across its geographic region. This open procurement has been separated into two Lots, each with their own concession contract: Lot 1 - standard and/or fast chargepoints sockets, with minimum socket output of 7kW, up to 22kW. Lot 2 - rapid (50 kW+ DC) chargepoint sockets. This invitation is to appoint a single Concessionaire (or Partnership of Concessionaires) per Lot to support the delivery of this project for the works of: Chargepoint site assessments and design, Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning, Grid connection and supply, Maintenance and repair (underground and overground assets), Ongoing operation, including customer service/support and the supply of a Chargepoint management system. The tender will be found on www.eastmidstenders.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c9b545-d8cf-460b-beeb-23bb8a296d83
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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