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Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund - Electric Vehicle Charge Point Network - Concession Contract on The Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 13:30

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02 Oct 2025 at 12:12

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:11

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 13:45

Planning

28 May 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Newport, has initiated a procurement process for the installation of an Electric Vehicle Charge Point Network under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. This concession contract, titled "Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund - Electric Vehicle Charge Point Network - Concession Contract on The Isle of Wight," falls under the industry categories of construction work, installation services, public utilities, and architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method and aims to award by February 2026. The tender period ends on 18th December 2025, and proposals should be submitted in English electronically. The project, which is valued at £34 million (net), is set to commence in March 2026 and run for 15 years, enhancing local on-street charging infrastructure primarily for residential communities without off-road parking across the Isle of Wight.

This tender presents extensive growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction, engineering, and public utility services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive solutions for electric vehicle charge point networks. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability for smaller enterprises. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong technical capability, commitment to quality and social value, and the willingness to invest additional resources alongside the provided LEVI funding will be highly competitive. The contract involves not only the initial setup but also the continued operation, maintenance, and technological upgrades of the infrastructure, making it an appealing prospect for businesses looking to establish a sustainable presence in the growing sector of electric vehicle services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund - Electric Vehicle Charge Point Network - Concession Contract on The Isle of Wight

Notice Description

The Authority has been awarded PS1.625m LEVI funding from the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Based on that funding the Authority is now seeking to award a single concession contract for a supplier to install and operate an affordable and easy to use, reliable and widely accessible and recognisable Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point network across the Isle of Wight (the 'Contract') The form of contract has been developed in alignment with the LEVI Heads of Terms. The Authority will be looking for a Supplier who can demonstrate a commitment to maximising the use of the LEVI funding and deliver an ambitious project with a full solution offering end to end services. It would be the intention that the successful supplier would invest its own resources, to be used in conjunction with the LEVI funding, to significantly increase the number of public chargepoints available on the public highway network across the island. The project will involve the deployment of local, primarily low powered on street charging infrastructure which must focus on locations that serve residential communities and those residents that do not have access to off road car parking. The Supplier will be required to deliver all aspects of the goods, services and works needed for the Project, which will include purchasing relevant Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI), connecting it to the grid and maintaining, upgrading and managing the operation of the chargepoint network across a 15-year term. Full details can be found in the accompanying Tender Pack

Planning Information

This is an initial preliminary market engagement notice and has an initial return date of 12 June 2025 for 14:00 hours. There is an available questionnaire can be found: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad41efc7-b23b-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078089-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Sandercock
Contact Email
steve.sandercock@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

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