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CBC-1849-T-SK - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking service providers for its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services project, under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. The procurement, identified as CBC-1849-T-SK, covers two concession contracts aimed at deploying low-powered charging points within residential areas in Central Bedfordshire to promote commercialisation and meet charging demands. The process is at the Tender stage, utilising an open procedure, with key deadlines including a tender submission closing on 16 February 2026. The estimated capital for this initiative is approximately £35,000,000, backed by a £1,413,000 LEVI grant. Providers can bid on two separate exercises (LEVI Tender 1 and LEVI Tender 2) but may only win one. Contracts are expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and last for 15 years, with a potential 12-month extension for administrative purposes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to manage electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly those experienced in low-powered charging technology. Companies offering comprehensive solutions from supply and installation to ongoing management and maintenance would find this project aligns well with their expertise. Notably, businesses that can demonstrate effective use of funding and a commitment to local investment in Central Bedfordshire will be well-positioned to thrive, given the local government's emphasis on maximising LEVI funding to meet infrastructure strategy goals. The initiative supports providers with supplier-funded projects, contributing to the development of public utilities and fostering a sustainable, residential-centric network, benefiting firms dedicated to innovations in public charging solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1849-T-SK - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1)

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council have been allocated PS1,413,000 through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which aims to increase the number of on-street low-powered charging points in residential areas and accelerate the commercialisation of this market. The Council requires Service Providers for two concession contracts for the supply, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of a network of public electric vehicle charge points and associated services, at locations across Central Bedfordshire. Appointment to these contracts will be done via two separate procurement exercises, split by technology type - LEVI Tender 1 and LEVI Tender 2. Service Providers can bid for any of the two opportunities but cannot win both. LEVI Tender 1 involves the provision of residential charge points both on-street and in hubs (car parks and parking areas) at speeds of 7-22kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 500 charge points on-street (Group A locations) and 200 in hub locations (Group B locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS1,298,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. LEVI Tender 2 involves the provision of residential charge points specifically within on-street lampposts at speeds of up to 5kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 800 charge points on-street (Group A locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS100,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. The contract term for both contracts is 15 years, with the option to extend by 12 months for administrative purposes. Both opportunities seek to appoint Service Providers who can deliver an end-to-end turnkey solution and demonstrate a commitment to maximising the use of the LEVI funding, whilst also investing in Central Bedfordshire. These partnerships will deliver the objectives of the Central Bedfordshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and meet targets for charge point deployment. Charging infrastructure will be lower-powered and close to residential areas, spread across all settlements in Central Bedfordshire where we have identified need for access to public charging, both now and in the years ahead. Full details can be found in the suite of tender documents, including access to our detailed analysis and evidence base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000836-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

45000000 - Construction work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shawez Khwaja
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003005997

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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