Planning

WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure" is currently in the planning stage, managed by the West of England Combined Authority, headquartered in Bristol. This initiative aims to procure a Charge Point Operator to install, maintain, and operate on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the region, thereby promoting the uptake of electric vehicles. The project is categorised under services and works, focusing on electrical equipment for engines and vehicles, and will be executed via a competitive flexible procedure. Key locations include areas within the UKK1 and UKK2 regions, with significant involvement from South Gloucestershire Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council, and North Somerset Council as procuring entities. The planned contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 30th March 2041, with the notice anticipating future updates by 28th July 2025. The total gross value of the contract is estimated at GBP 300,000,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality electric vehicle charging solutions and related maintenance services. Companies involved in electrical equipment for vehicles, road equipment manufacturing, and vehicle maintenance services are particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The long contract duration provides stability and a chance to establish or expand a presence within the growing electric vehicle infrastructure sector in the UK. Additionally, the emphasis on a competitive flexible procedure suggests an inclusive approach, welcoming innovative solutions from diverse providers to deliver a robust charging network in targeted areas. Businesses with expertise in sustainably scaled infrastructure projects are especially encouraged to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Notice Description

Procurement of Charge Point Operator (CPO) to install, maintain and operate on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure in targeted areas across region to increase uptake of electric vehicle users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023784-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34920000 - Road equipment

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2041 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk, procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk, procurement@bathnes.gov.uk, procurement@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6LS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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