Award

Electric Vehicle Column Chargers

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 15:37

Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Liverpool City Council involved the awarding of a contract for the provision of Electric Vehicle Column Chargers. This procurement is geared towards the supply, installation, maintenance, and operation of 300 EV chargers over up to 12 years. Located in Liverpool, UK, the process conducted through an open procedure is classified under services with procurement exceeding the threshold. As of the most recent update on 29th October 2025, the award is pending confirmation, aimed to be fully operational by 17th November 2025. The estimated contract value stands at £14,400,000 gross with the opportunity for an extension of two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those capable of managing long-term service agreements. Companies engaging in the installation and operation of EV charging solutions will find this contract beneficial for business expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, reflecting the final selection where SME tenderers were actively involved. With Liverpool City Council prioritising both quality and price in its award criteria, businesses with competitive pricing strategies coupled with high service quality stand a promising chance of securing such contracts, providing a robust platform for growth in the sustainable transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Column Chargers

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is looking to engage an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Operator to supply, install, maintain and operate 300 EV chargers for up to 12 years. This will include procurement of electricity and charging users for it as part of their charging cost per kWh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 potential extension of 24 months (2 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069479-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTASKI ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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