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Local Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVCI) for BCP and Dorset Councils

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Nov 2025 at 17:00

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18 Feb 2025 at 23:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Local Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVCI) for BCP and Dorset Councils" has evolved into the award stage. The procurement was initiated jointly by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council, both acting as the buying organisations. The focus is on the transport equipment and infrastructure sector, specifically targeting the installation and maintenance of public electric vehicle charging points. The primary location for implementation includes the regions of Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and Dorset (UKK24 and UKK25). This contract has been awarded to Connected Kerb Limited under an open procurement method following the Concession Contract Regulations 2016. The contract, valued at approximately £64.2 million over 15 years, was signed on 5th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions and infrastructure development. Given the substantial investment and strategic focus on electric mobility, companies adept in installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as ongoing maintenance, stand to gain the most. The procurement process was designed to encourage a competitive atmosphere, demonstrated by a bidding phase that saw participation from multiple SMEs, making it an inclusive opportunity for both large and small businesses in the transport and energy sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVCI) for BCP and Dorset Councils

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council requirement for qualified Service Provider to supply, install, operate and maintain Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) in the BCP Council area. This was a joint tender between Dorset and BCP with the intention and awarded to a single supplier under two separate contracts made between each Authority and the Concessionaire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council requirement for qualified Service Provider to supply, install, operate and maintain Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) in the BCP Council area. This was a joint tender between Dorset and BCP with the intention and awarded to a single supplier under two separate contracts made between each Authority and the Concessionaire. Additional information: The value of the concession is estimated to be PS4,282,113 sales turnover p.a. Over a 15 years term this equates to PS64,231,706 aggregate sales spread between BCP and DC. (The bold sum is the total estimated value of the concession contract to the concessionaire). The estimated sales split between the two councils is: 32% within the BCP area which aggregates over 15 years to PS20,554,146 68% within the DC area which aggregates over 15 years to PS43,677,560 Note that the procurement was used to competitively allocated funding from DfT's Office for Zero Emission Vehicles in the sum of PS1,447m allocated to BCP Council and PS2.490m allocated to DC. This competition was used to leverage private investment of a further PS12.6M split as: PS4.1M invested into BCP PS8.5m invested into DC

Renewal: The duration of the Contract will be fifteen (15) years. There is the potential for an extension on the same terms for administrative constraints of one year, without a commitment to extend, at the discretion of the Authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e39c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076201-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,231,706 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Additional Buyers

Dorset Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Connected Kerb Limited

Further Information

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