Award

Mobile Battery Storage Units for EV Charging

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 16:54

Tender

20 Dec 2023 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Highland Council focuses on supplying mobile battery storage units for electric vehicle charging, particularly targeting rural or grid-constrained areas within the Highland region. The industry category for this procurement is battery chargers, classified under CPV 31158100, with electrical machinery and energy-related subcategories. Initiated via an open procedure as outlined in CELEX, this procurement process has reached the award stage as of 29th October 2025. The contract, originally tend to start on 1st February 2024, concluded with an active award to NORCO GROUP LIMITED on 7th March 2023, with a contract value of £279,186.60 GBP.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in producing battery chargers and related electrical equipment. The open procurement method and international interest indicate a competitive yet accessible tendering process, ideal for SMEs like NORCO GROUP LIMITED, which successfully won the contract. Businesses focusing on innovative solutions in renewable energy and electrical machinery will find this tender appealing, especially those aiming to expand into rural infrastructure projects. Engaging in such public contracts can bolster growth through strategic partnerships and increased market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Battery Storage Units for EV Charging

Notice Description

Mobile battery storage units for charging of EVs

Lot Information

Lot 1

2 Mobile battery storage units for charging of Electric Vehicles in rural/grid constrained areas with the Highland region

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0428a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31158100 - Battery chargers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£279,186 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fiona Conti
Contact Email
fiona.conti@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702255

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORCO GROUP

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