Tender

Electric Vehicle Charge Point installation across Wales and Cross Borders Stations (Phase 2)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:57

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Electric Vehicle Charge Point installation across Wales and Cross Borders Stations (Phase 2)." The focus is on installing and maintaining electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in railway station car parks throughout Wales and cross-border stations. This concession agreement is supplier-funded, and the appointed operator will be responsible for comprehensive service delivery, encompassing planning, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. With a total project value of £3.6 million, the project is being procured through an open Competitive Flexible Procedure with a tender period ending on 20th November 2025. The main industry category is services, specifically targeting vehicle refuelling services and electrical installation work, among others. Interested bidders need to submit their proposals electronically through the e-Tenderwales portal before the submission deadline.

The tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in EV infrastructure, electrical installation, and related services. Businesses with expertise in the transportation or energy sectors, particularly those experienced in managing concession agreements and supplier-funded models, will find this opportunity appealing. The project is well-suited for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the sustainable transport solutions domain. With a 20-year contract period starting from March 2026 and potential for renewal, participating businesses can benefit from long-term collaboration with Transport for Wales, further expanding into new stations and enhancing public EV infrastructure services across the region.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charge Point installation across Wales and Cross Borders Stations (Phase 2)

Notice Description

Concession (supplier funded) agreement to appoint an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Operator to supply, install and maintain EV infrastructure across railway station car parks in Wales and Cross Border Stations. Supplier will be responsible for securing all goods, Services and Works including all planning, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, financial mechanisms and decommissioning of all above ground infrastructure, equipment, systems and other components required to achieve the functionality and required service levels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional options also include stations as they may arise during the term of the agreement e.g.: new stations within Wales and Cross Border network; stations along the Core Valleys Lines; additional charging points accessible on wider TfW premises (e.g. Depots) for the purpose of charging TfW fleet vehicles and staff personal vehicles. Option to transfer existing TfW assets procured under Phase 1.

Renewal: Up to 24 months to support the transition period upon exit e.g. service to cease, assets to transfer to TfW or another provider.

Planning Information

The Authority is seeking to engage suppliers who directly and fully own, operate and manage a fully supplier funded a CPO solution. The Authority is in the process of collating documents e.g., specification and concession terms and conditions etc. to share with the market as have been used in a previous competition. Requests for these documents must be submitted by the 5th May 2025 to supplychain@tfw.wales. The Authority is inviting suppliers to redline areas of the terms and conditions and specification in terms of adjustments or suggestions as to 1) How the Authority can ensure the final tender documents published are sufficiently attractive to the market. 2) Seeking input on a range of supplier funded models for a 20 year term. 3) Feedback on the specification and KPI’s. 4) Understanding of supplier risk positions. Dependent upon the volume of responses, the Authority may hold further 121 sessions with suppliers, or issue further questionnaires. The deadline for the written responses and any comments suppliers wish to offer is midnight of the 19th May 2025. To register interest and obtain the documentation for feedback, please email supplychain@tfw.wales by the 5th May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05051a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054396-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

31681500 - Rechargers

45310000 - Electrical installation work

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2047 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2045-01-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Christine Thorne, Georgia Smith
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales, supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+447890661824

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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