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Electric Vehicle Charging Points

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2026 at 09:18

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:25

Tender

26 Feb 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is leading a procurement process to establish a ChargePoint Operator for its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with significant updates on the contract value recently uprated to £1,480,000. The project falls under the services category, specifically telematics services, and is taking place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, United Kingdom. The procurement stage for the contract is currently at the tender update stage as of 25th March 2026, with previous stages having completed the award in August 2025. The procurement is operating under the open procedure method, allowing broader participation that can maximise competitive offers. Key dates include the initial tender close on 2nd April 2025 and the subsequent contract signing on 21st August 2025.

This tender opportunity can foster significant business growth for companies involved in telematics services and electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those well-suited to installation, maintenance, and operational management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in chargers, telematics, or electric vehicle charging solutions may find this contract particularly appealing, considering the extensive scope and substantial budget increase compared to the original estimate which was rectified. The procurement process embraces open competition through the open procedure, providing diverse businesses a chance to propose innovative solutions and contribute to sustainable urban development in Newcastle. The awarded supplier, EV SMART (UK) LTD, exemplifies a successful SME engagement in this evolving sector.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council wishes to procure a ChargePoint Operator to install, maintain and operate our council owned electric vehicle charge point infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle City Council wishes to procure a ChargePoint Operator to install, maintain and operate our council owned electric vehicle charge point infrastructure.

Options: 1 x 12 month option to extend

Renewal: 1 x 12 months option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027124-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EV SMART (UK

Further Information

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