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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVI) and Associated Services

Worcestershire County Council

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23 Jun 2026 at 09:50

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council, acting on behalf of the Fourth Midlands Connect EV Infrastructure Consortium, has announced an award for the procurement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Scheme (LEVI). This procurement, classified under energy and related services, involves a concession agreement aimed at enhancing on-street Electric Vehicle Chargepoints across areas under the consortium's jurisdiction, including Leicestershire, Rutland, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the active contract announcement made on 7th May 2026. The industry category is services, and the procurement method used is the open procedure, providing transparency and fairness. Contracts with an estimated value of over 590 million GBP have been awarded to Connected Kerb Limited and EZO Charging Limited, focusing on establishing a network of 7kW to 50kW charge points across specified regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in energy services, infrastructure development, and electric vehicle technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors have a chance to engage in providing innovative and efficient solutions for electric vehicle charging networks. Additionally, businesses equipped to collaborate on long-term projects aligned with the charging infrastructure's evolution could benefit substantially. The strategic expansion and installation initiatives are geared towards meeting increasing demand and supporting sustainable energy solutions, thus creating a promising gateway for market entrants and existing players to expand their service offerings and drive growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (LEVI) and Associated Services

Notice Description

This procurement was 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 and Worcestershire County Council. The consortium approach is being used to help 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 sought 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. The Authorities will work with the supplier to develop a reliable and high-quality public on-street charge point network. This will enable equal levelling up across the consortium by providing the infrastructure needed for residents to make the switch to Electric Vehicles particularly for those without the option to charge at home. Each authority has an individual Concession Contract with the supplier, with a contractual term of 15 years. The supplier will work with the authorities to deliver a network of primarily 7kW - 22kW charge points. However other charge point types and speeds may be considered if needed and subject to agreement with the individual authorities. The installation will take place in the first 5 years of the contract term. The authorities in the consortium successfully secured LEVI capital funding.

Rapid 50kW

Lot 2 oversees Rapid ( >=50kW) Chargepoint Sockets. The Authorities will work with the supplier to develop a reliable and high-quality public on-street charge point network. This will enable equal levelling up across the consortium by providing the infrastructure needed for residents to make the switch to Electric Vehicles particularly for those without the option to charge at home. Each authority has an individual Concession Contract with the supplier, with a contractual term of 15 years. The supplier will work with the authorities to deliver a network of >= 50kW charge points. The installation will take place in the first 4 years of the contract term. The authorities in the consortium successfully secured LEVI capital funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058786-2026
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, SME

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
£591,925,168 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Worcestershire County Council
Additional Buyers

Leicestershire County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Connected Kerb Limited

EZO Charging Limited

Further Information

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