Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Main works

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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04 Jun 2026 at 08:15

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:39

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21 May 2025 at 12:52

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20 May 2025 at 07:21

PlanningUpdate

16 May 2025 at 10:12

Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority, has announced the planned procurement for the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Main Works. This procurement process, classified under the construction and civil engineering industry, focuses on the build, operation, and maintenance of EVCI across the United Kingdom, with sites yet to be confirmed. With a scheduled contract period from 1st April 2028 to 1st April 2031, this procurement aims to establish a framework agreement, with potential extensions up to 2032. Future communications regarding this pipeline notice are slated for 4th June 2026, but detailed tender notices will be released if the opportunity advances to the next stages.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in civil engineering and construction related to infrastructure development. Given its scale, with a gross value of up to £85 million, it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can cater to public sector projects. Engaging in this tender could provide a substantial growth opportunity, especially for businesses focusing on innovative solutions in the electric vehicle sector, offering strategic partnerships with UK governmental frameworks and the potential for long-term engagements through framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Main works

Notice Description

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Main works (build, operate & maintain) throughout the UK (sites TBC) The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provoded in a future tender notice, if the opportunity progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05109b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052574-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,833,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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