Planning

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI)

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 10:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 09:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 13:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the planning phase for a notable procurement process concerning the provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure, labelled Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI). This project offers a significant opportunity within the works category and is situated in the Tees Valley region, specifically in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID TVCA-PROC-0297, is slated to be conducted through an open procedure. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled with a due date for response by 29th August 2025. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 28th November 2025, extending potentially until the end of November 2040, subject to renewal. The value of the procurement is estimated at a gross amount of £7,915,200.

This tender represents a promising business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation, vehicle refuelling services, and related infrastructure works. Companies with the capacity to engage in large-scale installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure are likely to find this project suited to their expertise. The procurement is conducive to SMEs, thus encouraging smaller enterprises to explore this potential market. Businesses involved in the electrical and automotive industries should consider participating in this tender to capitalise on the growing emphasis on sustainable transport solutions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI)

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a single Concessionaire for the supply, installation, maintenance and operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and associated works and services. Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI). Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: * Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise; * Validate the supplier's proposal; * Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery * Potential risks associated with the procurement * Understand opportunities, costs and considerations * Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. Please refer to the Pre-Tender Market Engagement documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5556a012-e971-f011-813a-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the documentation. Registration is free.

Planning Information

To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the ProContract e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5556a012-e971-f011-813a-005056b64545 All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com, via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352. Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046071-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,596,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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