Award

Electric Vehicle Column Chargers

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 12:35

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 15:37

Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Liverpool City Council, located at the Cunard Building in Liverpool, United Kingdom, involved the award of a contract for "Electric Vehicle Column Chargers". This project falls under the services industry category and entails the supply, installation, maintenance, and operation of 300 electric vehicle chargers across the UKD72 region for a period of up to 12 years. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with a concession special regime. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract being awarded on 9th January 2026. The contract, valued at £14.4 million gross, began on 10th December 2025 and has the potential for a 24-month extension beyond its initial end date in December 2035.

The awarded contract to OTAKSI ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and related sectors. SMEs, such as charging point operators and maintenance service providers, are well-positioned to benefit from this venture, as the contract scope includes electricity procurement and user charging per kWh. Businesses capable of delivering quality service and providing sustainable energy solutions stand to gain significant growth potential in the burgeoning electric vehicle market, further driven by public demand for increased electric vehicle infrastructure.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001833-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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