Tender

Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council, in collaboration with North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils, is seeking a private sector partner to provide public electric vehicle (EV) charging services and related infrastructure. The procurement, titled "Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging)", falls under the electrical services category. This Restricted Procedure tender process, with an estimated value of £58 million, will shortlist up to five bidders to advance to the Stage 2 Invitation to Tender. Key dates include the application deadline on 11 April 2025, and the contract duration is set for twenty years (7,200 days). The main regions covered by this procurement are UKM93 (East Ayrshire) and UKM94 (North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire), with East Ayrshire Council serving as the lead authority.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, electrical services, and related technology to expand their market presence and generate long-term revenue streams. Companies with experience in the installation and maintenance of EV charging points, road construction, and vehicle electrical systems, as well as those offering comprehensive project management and engineering services, will find this procurement especially relevant. The project includes community benefits, which can enhance the bidder's corporate social responsibility profile, making it a suitable opportunity for businesses committed to sustainable and community-focused initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging)

Notice Description

Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging) for East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of a private sector partner to adopt the Ayrshire Authorities' Existing EVCI and expand the EV public charging network within Ayrshire through a mix of public and private funding, as well as the supply and installation of fleet/depot charging infrastructure funded the Partner Councils will be procured through a partnership between North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire, led by East Ayrshire Council. Please see the Ayrshires Project Information Pack for further details. Additional information: This Procurement is following the Restricted Procedure. Its envisaged there shall be up to 5 bidders short-listed to be invited to the Stage 2 Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007709-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681500 - Rechargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities

45213312 - Car park building construction work

45223300 - Parking lot construction work

45233120 - Road construction works

45233270 - Parking-lot-surface painting work

45233291 - Installation of bollards

48444100 - Billing system

50324100 - System maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71314100 - Electrical services

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Sneddon
Contact Email
lisa.sneddon@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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