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W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council recently completed a tender process for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at two depots, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase on 19 February 2026. The contract was valued at £408,000 GBP and encapsulates electrical installation work located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, suitable for below-threshold purchases, with the contract period commencing on 20 February 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The industry category focuses on works related to EV charging equipment installation, presenting a rich opportunity for electrical installation professionals.

Businesses with expertise in electrical works and those catering to the growing EV charging market can find significant growth opportunities in this contract. SMEs, in particular, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to their flexibility and specialised niche services. The awarded supplier, VEV Services Limited, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts under this procurement format, highlighting the growing demand for businesses skilled in sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure. This contract underlines the importance of innovation and quality service delivery within the sustainability and energy sectors.

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Notice Title

W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots

Notice Description

Provide and install X4 Autel AC Ultra Street dual socket 22kW chargers, X1 Autel Maxi Charger DH240 120kW and X2 Autel DC compact 50kW (both inc. 10m cable) and associated groundworks across two depots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb7eb035-4e7a-45b5-82e6-cc78912070f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b1ea28-c2ac-4411-a149-31f60c452f39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEV SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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