Planning

EV charging points funded by LEVI for residential benefit

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "EV charging points funded by LEVI for residential benefit." The initiative, classified under public road transport services, aims to support the region’s transition to Zero Emissions Vehicles by designing, supplying, installing, operating, and maintaining local electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The project, made possible by a £1.942 million LEVI Fund, is valued at £9 million net, with an overall gross value of £10.8 million. The procurement will be executed through a competitive flexible procedure and entails a 15-year concession contract, potentially starting on 29 March 2026. Businesses interested in participating can look forward to follow-up notices expected by 8 September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sustainable infrastructure and electric vehicle support services to expand their enterprises. Ideal candidates include firms with expertise in energy solutions, transportation, and infrastructure development, capable of managing long-term projects and aligning with the council’s ambitions for zero-emissions mobility. Companies experienced in competitive flexible procurement processes will find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capability in facilitating the growth and maintenance of essential public infrastructure. As environmental responsibility gains traction across various markets, participation in this project could boost a firm's profile within the green sector.

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Notice Title

EV charging points funded by LEVI for residential benefit

Notice Description

This will be a 15-year concession contract (plus 1) to enable the transition to Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) in line with local, regional, national, and global objectives and facilitating the shift from the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to EV across Swindon Borough. Swindon Borough is going out to procure the design, supply, installation, operation, and maintenance, of local electric vehicle charging point infrastructure. This is enabled by the LEVI Fund, from which Swindon Borough Council has been awarded PS1.942 million in capital funding. The outcome from this procurement include a network suitable to equitably meet the demand for residents' EV charging needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055714
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036560-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2041 Over 5 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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