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TenderUpdate

13 Jul 2026 at 13:07

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 10:38

PlanningUpdate

03 Jul 2026 at 11:15

PlanningUpdate

03 Jul 2026 at 10:57

Planning

04 Apr 2025 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is undertaking an open procurement process for the supply of electric vehicle lamp column charging infrastructure and associated services, as part of their Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Scheme. The project, supported by partial grant funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), aims to install a minimum of 1000 standard chargers in areas with a high dependency on on-street parking across the East Midlands (UKF region), United Kingdom. This tender, identified as PLACE792ER, is currently in the tender update stage, with the bidding period closing on 29th September 2026. The contract is valued at £225,000,000 gross and spans from 1st February 2027 until 31st January 2042, with options for renewal. Interested businesses must submit enquiries by 15th September 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses focused on renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicle technologies, or street lighting systems. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying and maintaining electric vehicle charging setups. With a focus on quality, price, financial models, and social value, businesses in the energy distribution, electrical installations, and recharger manufacturing sectors can potentially expand their market reach and reinforce their presence in the burgeoning sustainable transportation industry. The procurement method employed is open procedure, providing equal opportunity for all qualified bidders to offer competitive solutions under clear and transparent selection criteria.

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Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE LAMP COLUMN CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Notice Description

The Derbyshire County Council (DCC) Lamp Column EV Charging Program is a Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Scheme project, with partial grant funding received from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). The project aims to provide local a minimum of 1000 standard chargers installed in or powered from lamp columns, in areas with high dependence on-street parking.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: On or before a date falling no later than six (6) months prior to the Expiry Date, the Authority shall have the sole option to give written notice to the Concessionaire of its desire to extend the Expiry Date by a fixed period of one (1) year (the "Concession Period Extension"). If the Authority serves a notice in accordance with this clause 5.1, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the terms and conditions of the Contract shall continue to apply for the duration of the Concession Period Extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065641-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

31681500 - Rechargers

65310000 - Electricity distribution

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£187,500,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2042 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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