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Tender for EV Charging Hubs / Infrastructure Management

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 12:35

Tender

20 Nov 2024 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council recently completed an open procurement process for managing Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Hubs and Infrastructure in Dundee City under procurement ID: DCC/CD/82/24. The primary focus of this procurement is on electricity distribution and related services. The process concluded with an active award for Lot 1 to SWARCO Smart Charging Limited on 11th September 2025, involving the operation and expansion of existing charging hubs and depots. Although Lot 2 did not receive an award, the council plans to potentially readvertise this segment based on market feedback, possibly modifying the ownership model. Key aspects such as hardware solutions, design and installation, charge point management, and community benefits influence the award decision. The contract is valued at approximately GBP 45,198,677.83, which reflects an estimate of the gross income collected over the contract's 20-year duration. The procurement method followed was an open procedure under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the electricity distribution and related services industry. With a total estimated revenue of GBP 46,000,000 for Lot 1 alone, the procurement project is poised for interested companies with capabilities in maintenance, repair, installation, and management of EV charging hubs and infrastructure in Dundee. The project specifically caters to electric vehicle infrastructure development with technical criteria ranging from hardware solutions and charge point management systems to customer engagement and community benefits. Large companies with expertise in these services, such as SWARCO Smart Charging Limited, which successfully secured Lot 1, are particularly well-positioned to compete in the subsequent tender process for the re-advertised Lot 2. Businesses looking to capitalize on a growing market in sustainable transport solutions will find this alignment with Dundee City Council's objectives particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

Tender for EV Charging Hubs / Infrastructure Management

Notice Description

This procurement process is for the contract for EV Charging Hubs / Infrastructure Management.

Lot Information

Operation & Expansion of Hubs & Depot Charging

Lot 1 - is in relation to the operation of the existing charging hubs in Dundee and the expansion of this to include the delivery of a new rapid charging hub to the north of the city and an increase in charging hubs within council depots. Additional information: Contract value of 46,000,000 GBP (and the tender price) is based upon an estimate of the gross income to be collected by the provider over the term of the contract. The amount retained by the provider after returning the electricity costs and the named revenue share to the Council is estimated to be 17,000,000 GBP over the term of the contract. Please note these are estimates only.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 20 years, with break clauses at years 10 and 15. The break clauses will only be invoked by mutual consent of the contractor and Dundee City Council.

On-Street & Community Infrastructure

Lot 2 - is in relation to the installation and operation of the charge points to be installed as part of the Transport Scotland (TS) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (EVIF). Additional information: Contract value of 7,000,000 GBP (and the tender price) is based upon an estimate of the gross income to be collected by the provider over the term of the contract. The amount retained by the provider after returning the electricity costs and the named revenue share to the Council is estimated to be 2,500,000 GBP over the term of the contract. Please note these are estimates only.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 20 years, with break clauses at years 10 and 15. The break clauses will only be invoked by mutual consent of the contractor and Dundee City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061329-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

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

31158000 - Chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£53,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,198,677 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Conway
Contact Email
ann.conway@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO SMART CHARGING

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