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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 11:18

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed its procurement process under the open procedure method for a contract involving Mobile Electric Vehicle Chargers and Associated Services. The tender, identified by "PROC 25-2984", was aimed at acquiring six Electrical Vehicle Dual Port DC Chargers with associated warranty, maintenance, and back-office packages. The procurement falls under the goods category specific to chargers (CPV code 31158000), relevant to the electric vehicles industry. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region associated with the Scottish Police Authority's headquarters in Glasgow. The final contract, awarded on 4th December 2025, values at £525,000 and required the services to adhere to various policies, including equality and diversity, with a focus on providing a Fair Living Wage.

This contracting opportunity is pivotal for businesses aiming to expand within the electric vehicle charging sector, particularly those capable of providing robust maintenance and support services. The tender attracted a considerable number of bids, totaling 11, eight of which were from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Vital Power Ltd, a supplier, succeeded in securing the contract, demonstrating an advantageous chance for SMEs with expertise in supplying and maintaining electrical charging equipment. Companies focused on innovative solutions and those with a strategic interest in sustainable energy infrastructure would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, especially with options for additional sales at contracted rates.

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Notice Title

PROC 25-2984 Mobile Electric Vehicle Chargers and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority requires six (6) Electrical Vehicle Dual Port DC Chargers including applicable warranty, maintenance and back office packages. Additionally, five existing Kempower chargers will be brought under maintenance and back-office requirements during the Contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") is currently implementing our EV Programme. The Authority requires six (6) Electrical Vehicle Dual Port DC Chargers to provide additional charging support while the programme is being rolled out. The Authority shall commit to purchasing six (6) units including applicable warranty, maintenance and back office packages. Additionally, five existing Kempower chargers will be brought under maintenance and back-office requirements during the Contract period. Should there be a requirement to purchase additional units during the contract, the Authority shall reserve the right to purchase additional units at the contracted rates up to a value of 525,000 GBP. This contract shall not exceed 525,000 GBP and shall terminate once it reaches this value or at the end of the contract period whichever comes first. No additional purchases, outside of the initial six (6) units are guaranteed during the Contract period.

Renewal: The contract period is initially for 2 years, with the option to extend for 2 further 1 year periods. Further detail contained within Tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05585a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079656-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31158000 - Chargers

31158100 - Battery chargers

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681500 - Rechargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

48444100 - Billing system

50324100 - System maintenance services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vital Power Ltd

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