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Provision of Support & Maintenance for Electric Vehicle Charge Points

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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14 Oct 2025 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, tendered by the DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, pertains to the "Provision of Support & Maintenance for Electric Vehicle Charge Points." This falls under the telematics services category. The procurement covers the support and maintenance of existing and potential new electric vehicle charge points, including a back-office hosting system and related features like RFID cards and a mobile application. Located in Swansea, Wales, the procurement process has been completed with the contract awarded on 1st October 2025, extending until 30th September 2027, with options to extend by two additional one-year periods. The process used a selective procurement method, being a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying focused supplier selection from pre-approved vendors. The tender period concluded on 7th July 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telematics and electric vehicle infrastructure maintenance. With an overall value of £57,656.40, the procurement is ideally suited to SMEs capable of providing dedicated support and innovation in maintaining and expanding electric vehicle charging networks. The awarded supplier, SWARCO SMART CHARGING LTD, highlights the demand for established, experienced companies capable of managing comprehensive service packages under framework agreements. Companies in similar fields can leverage this context to hone their offerings and public sector engagement strategies, particularly in the burgeoning field of sustainable mobility infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support & Maintenance for Electric Vehicle Charge Points

Notice Description

DVLA has awarded the following contract for the support and maintenance of our current electric vehicle charge points, and any potential new units. It includes a back-office hosting system along with RFID cards, helpdesk and a mobile application (App) to allow electric vehicles to charge. The contract will be for a period of two (2) years with an option to extend for up to a further two (2) separate 1-year periods (2+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf72c82-b1e5-4f4a-b7e2-1a3a96f9a880
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO SMART CHARGING

Further Information

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