Tender

The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services 2025-2040

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

20 Feb 2025 at 13:55

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council (BBC) is seeking a single Charge Point Operator to deliver and maintain electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the borough from 2025 to 2040. This project, titled "The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services 2025-2040," falls under the installation of cable infrastructure industry category. The tender, published on 20th February 2025, is currently in the tender amendment stage. It involves installing, connecting, commissioning, operating, and maintaining a minimum of 512 new electric vehicle charging sockets at various locations within the Borough, aiming to benefit residents without off-street parking. The procurement follows an open procedure and potential suppliers must submit their bids by 1st June 2025. The contract commences on 6th October 2025 and concludes on 5th October 2040. The project is located in the East of England, with specific delivery addresses including those within postal code MK42 9AP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in electric vehicle infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, and urban development. Businesses capable of providing a full turnkey solution—encompassing supply, installation, maintenance, and operation—are well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement to match council investment with private funding adds an incentive for organisations with strong investment partnerships and innovative financing models. Additionally, companies looking to expand their market presence in the East of England or those seeking long-term projects will find this contract particularly attractive. Given the project's emphasis on community benefits and environmental sustainability, firms with a proven track record in these areas will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services 2025-2040

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single Charge Point Operator, to deliver Bedford Borough Council's requirements for a "full turnkey" solution to supply, install, connect, commission, operate and maintain a network of charge points on behalf of the Council across the Borough. We expect the winning bidder to deliver a minimum of 512 additional new Electric Vehicle "sockets" (as defined in the Contract at Schedule 4), of which: i) A minimum of 256 sockets to be located at our required sites as set out in Portfolios 1, 2 and 3 (see section 2.2.3 in this document for further information), with our PS1.01m subsidy to support installations. ii) Further to this we would like the operator to match and extend our investment through private funding with a minimum additional 256 sockets, at our required sites or at additional sites (to be agreed with the Council). iii) The total minimum delivery of at least 512 additional new Electric Vehicle "sockets." To this end, Bedford Borough Council (BBC) is primarily seeking for its required 256 sockets at the stated locations, a charging solution involving 7kw - 22kw power charge points across the Borough-wide network, to benefit residents without off street parking. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e2e6c9-e582-4d1f-859a-4beb95855ab4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31681500 - Rechargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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