Tender

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Concession Contract

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 16:46

Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 14:59

PlanningUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 12:32

Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Concession Contract", which focuses on the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charge points. This procurement falls under the industry category of works and is located in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for electronic submission set for 15 December 2025 at 12:00 UK time. This £21.6 million gross-value contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2041. An open procedure is being used for tender submissions, with all documents available through the South East Business Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to submit proposals, given the procurement's emphasis on quality and social value. The contract encourages business growth by facilitating the expansion of service offerings in the green transportation sector, supported by a sizeable financial commitment from the council. Businesses that can provide innovative and sustainable solutions within the scope of chargers and electricity supply installations will find this tender particularly relevant to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Concession Contract

Notice Description

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Concession Contract - supply, install, operate and maintain charge points

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076633-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2040-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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