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CBC-1849-T-SK - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is actively seeking service providers for its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure project, designated as the LEVI Tender 1. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services relevant to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The tender invites bids for two concession contracts that entail the supply, installation, and ongoing management of public electric vehicle charge points across Central Bedfordshire. The procurement process adopted is an open procedure, and currently, it is at the tender amendment stage. Interested parties need to submit their bids by 16th February 2026, and the contract is slated to commence on 1st July 2026, lasting for 15 years with an optional 12-month extension. The project aims to boost the availability of low-powered on-street and hub-based charge points, leveraging a sizeable allocation of £1,413,000 from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions. Companies proficient in providing integrated service solutions for the installation and maintenance of EV charging stations will find this procurement attractive. Given the supplier-funded nature of the project, businesses capable of leveraging and optimising external financial support will be at an advantage. The procurement underscores a commitment to enhancing public electric vehicle infrastructure and aligns with broader sustainability goals, offering a robust platform for growth in the green economy sector. It specifically demands bidders who cannot only utilise allocated funds effectively but also invest in enhancing the local infrastructure, making it an ideal opportunity for enterprises interested in contributing to community-oriented and environmentally sustainable development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1849-T-SK - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1)

Notice Description

LEVI Tender 1 Central Bedfordshire Council have been allocated PS1,413,000 through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which aims to increase the number of on-street low-powered charging points in residential areas and accelerate the commercialisation of this market. The Council requires Service Providers for two concession contracts for the supply, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of a network of public electric vehicle charge points and associated services, at locations across Central Bedfordshire. Appointment to these contracts will be done via two separate procurement exercises, split by technology type - LEVI Tender 1 and LEVI Tender 2. Service Providers can bid for any of the two opportunities but cannot win both. LEVI Tender 1 involves the provision of residential charge points both on-street and in hubs (car parks and parking areas) at speeds of 7-22kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 500 charge points on-street (Group A locations) and 200 in hub locations (Group B locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS1,298,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. LEVI Tender 2 involves the provision of residential charge points specifically within on-street lampposts at speeds of up to 5kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 800 charge points on-street (Group A locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS100,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. The contract term for both contracts is 15 years, with the option to extend by 12 months for administrative purposes. Both opportunities seek to appoint Service Providers who can deliver an end-to-end turnkey solution and demonstrate a commitment to maximising the use of the LEVI funding, whilst also investing in Central Bedfordshire. These partnerships will deliver the objectives of the Central Bedfordshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and meet targets for charge point deployment. Charging infrastructure will be lower-powered and close to residential areas, spread across all settlements in Central Bedfordshire where we have identified need for access to public charging, both now and in the years ahead. Full details can be found in the suite of tender documents, including access to our detailed analysis and evidence base. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052
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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

45000000 - Construction work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shawez Khwaja
Contact Email
shawez.khwaja@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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