Tender

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVI) and Associated Services

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council, on behalf of the Fourth Midlands Connect EV Infrastructure Consortium, is tendering for the provision of an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVI) and associated services. This procurement, classified under Energy and related services (CPV: 71314000), aims to deliver on-street electric vehicle charge points across the consortium's regions, including Leicestershire, Rutland, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The procurement is in the tender stage and employs an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th April 2025, with the contract period running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2040. The maximum budget allocated for the project is £235,000,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in EV infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in installing standard (7kW-22kW) and rapid (≥50 kW) Chargepoint sockets can compete for two lots under the concession agreement, with each lot being awarded to a separate bidder unless specific conditions justify otherwise. The consortium approach ensures a balanced geographical distribution and supports rural and less affluent areas, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer reliable long-term service delivery and innovation in EV charging solutions. The submission for this tender must be done electronically and in writing by the specified deadline.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVI) and Associated Services

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by Worcestershire County Council on behalf of the Fourth Midlands Connect EV Infrastructure Consortium to deliver the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Scheme (LEVI) to accelerate the number of on-street Electric Vehicle Chargepoints across the consortium via a concession agreement. This consortium is made up of the following Commissioning bodies:* Leicestershire County Council* Rutland County Council District Council* Warwickshire County Council* Worcestershire County CouncilThe consortium approach is being used to help to support the concessionaire with long term delivery of Chargepoints allowing the ability to balance the Consortium sites to ensure that rural and less affluent areas are supported. On behalf of the Consortium, Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified entities for the provision of this EV Charging Infrastructure.

Lot Information

Standard 7kW - 22kW

Lot 1 oversees standard (7kW AC charging) and fast (22kW AC or DC charging) Chargepoint sockets

Rapid 50kW

Lot 2 oversees rapid (>=50 kW) Chargepoint sockets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006217-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2040 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Wintle
Contact Email
procurement@worcesterhire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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