Award

Concession Contract for Local Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Installation, Operation and Maintenance

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 13:48

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has completed the awarding process for the "Concession Contract for Local Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Installation, Operation and Maintenance". This contract focuses on the installation and maintenance of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the Blackburn with Darwen area. Classified under CPV code 45220000, which covers engineering and construction works, this initiative is geared towards expanding charge points in regions with high street parking demands. The project benefits from a capital funding allocation of £1.6 million from the LEVI Fund. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract being awarded on 13th October 2025 to Connected Kerb, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The tender process, active until 7th March 2025, culminated in a contract set to commence on 14th October 2025 and conclude on 13th October 2040.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering works and construction, particularly those who support the green and sustainable infrastructure sectors. SMEs are well-suited to engage with this type of project, given the council's focus on supporting small businesses and the decision to engage with an SME supplier. Companies specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint in the growing market of sustainable transport solutions. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract offers a stable and enduring partnership for capable suppliers looking to contribute to regional innovation and infrastructure expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession Contract for Local Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Notice Description

This is a concession contract to deliver public charging infrastructure across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The project aims to provide local residential charging infrastructure, through the expansion of the number of Electric Vehicle charge points in areas with high dependence on on-street parking. The Council has received capital funding of PS1.6 million from the LEVI Fund to support this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97e36206-3205-43e5-abea-b856ad9470ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5bd4748-50a0-48a4-a6dc-852de9f60ca8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Aston
Contact Email
chris.aston@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585284

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED KERB

Further Information

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