Planning

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Main works

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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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 in the UK, is planning a large-scale procurement process for the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) main works, which includes building, operating, and maintaining these facilities throughout the UK. The procurement, valued at £85,000,000, falls under the 'works' category in the civil engineering sector, with operations expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and complete by 1st April 2029. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with further details likely to be announced on or after 1st October 2025. The chosen procurement method will leverage the CCS DPS framework RM6213, emphasizing the project's structured approach and scale.

This opportunity represents significant growth potential, particularly for firms in construction and civil engineering, including SMEs, as indicated by the buyer's suitability criteria. The contract offers a sustained period of work and potential renewals, making it attractive for companies looking to establish a long-term presence in the expanding field of electric vehicle infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in construction, project management, and sustainable technology deployment will find this tender particularly appealing and strategically beneficial.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05109b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023915-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 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
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-facilities-esus@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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