Award

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

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 11:47

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:57

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Electric Vehicle Charge Point installation across Wales and Cross Borders Stations (Phase 2)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on vehicle refuelling services, and involves the installation and maintenance of EV infrastructure across railway station car parks. The buyer, Transport for Wales, is a public authority under the Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was awarded to EZO Charging LTD, marking the transition from tender to award, with a standstill period terminating on 13 March 2026 and a contract period starting on 23 March 2026 through to 31 March 2048. The procurement employs an open method and follows a competitive flexible procedure, highlighting a collaborative approach between the buyer and supplier.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, charging systems, and related services. Companies that are well-versed in electrical installation work and those with capabilities in planning, design, and operational management of EV solutions are in an advantageous position to engage with such initiatives, promoting growth within the burgeoning EV industry. Large-scale entities like EZO Charging LTD are well-suited to handle the complexity and technological demand of the infrastructure requirement, but the process was open to any organisation capable of meeting the outlined service levels and operational standards. The supplier is tasked with comprehensive responsibilities, including securing all necessary components and ensuring operational efficacy, creating potential for strategic business partnerships and innovation in sustainable transport solutions.

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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/019390-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£97,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2048 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2045-01-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EZO CHARGING

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