Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS)

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:23

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:58

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02 Apr 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting through the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is overseeing an active dynamic purchasing system for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS). This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, with a specific focus on goods related to vehicle charging. Situated in Liverpool, UK, and operating with a restrictive procurement method, the tender process is set to continue until 23 February 2029 following a recent extension due to sustained demand. The tender is currently at the active stage with a significant estimated value of £450 million. Businesses can submit their proposals via electronic submission, and adherence to Cyber Essentials is mandatory due to the handling of ICT products/services. Potential suppliers are encouraged to register through CCS's online platform, which demands a valid DUNS number.

This procurement presents robust business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electrical machinery and vehicle charging infrastructure. Suppliers experienced in providing consultancy and feasibility services, as well as those capable of offering diverse funding solutions, stand to benefit substantially. The dynamic and evolving nature of the market requires adaptability and innovation, fostering a landscape ripe for companies proficient in technical solutions related to electric charging, renewable energy installations, and sophisticated electrical components. This venture is especially suited for businesses seeking to penetrate the central government and wider public sector markets, offering a chance to secure long-term contracts that exceed the duration of the DPS agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS)

Notice Description

CCS has a dynamic purchasing system for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions. This provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of vehicle charging products and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier shall have the ability to provide vehicle charging infrastructure products and services to central government and organisations across the wider public sector. This may be required under (i) Supplier funded routes (ii) Buyer funded routes, or (iii) funding route to be decided, where the Buyer requires consultancy and feasibility services to determine which funding option would be most appropriate/available to them. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7 is the total duration of the RM6213 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions DPS

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6213 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solution DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ee3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009189-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09331000 - Solar panels

14213200 - Tarmac

24111600 - Hydrogen

30162000 - Smart cards

30163000 - Charge cards

30237280 - Power supply accessories

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

31158000 - Chargers

31158100 - Battery chargers

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681000 - Electrical accessories

31681400 - Electrical components

31681500 - Rechargers

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

34920000 - Road equipment

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities

38730000 - Parking meters

38731000 - Token meters

42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45213312 - Car park building construction work

45223300 - Parking lot construction work

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45233120 - Road construction works

45233270 - Parking-lot-surface painting work

45233290 - Installation of road signs

45233291 - Installation of bollards

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50324100 - System maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment

63712000 - Support services for road transport

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65000000 - Public utilities

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72268000 - Software supply services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2020 - 23 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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