Planning

Local EV Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) - Partnership 9 Pre-Market Engagement

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 14:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in partnership with the London Borough of Sutton, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Local EV Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) - Partnership 9 Pre-Market Engagement." This procurement, listed under the services industry category, has a focus on transport equipment and installation services, aiming to support the development and implementation of electric vehicle infrastructure. Located in the UK, the opportunity's preliminary market engagement is scheduled from 10th to 17th October 2025. The procurement process is above threshold with a total value estimated at GBP 12 million. The current status is planning, with a contract period expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 2nd June 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport equipment and installation services, particularly those with expertise in implementing infrastructure projects. The pre-market engagement phase offers companies the chance to shape the final tender specifications and align their capabilities to meet the evolving needs of both borough councils. Businesses focusing on sustainable transportation solutions stand to benefit from participating in this procurement, as they can contribute to the growing electric vehicle market in the UK while expanding their business footprint. Engaging early in these discussions through the pre-market questionnaire can secure a competitive advantage ahead of the formal tendering phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local EV Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) - Partnership 9 Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Sutton (LEVI Partnership 9) previously issued an initial set of soft market engagement questions in October 2023 to inform the development of the LEVI Partnership 9 Project. Since that time, the LEVI Capital Scheme has progressed, and new guidance, considerations, and recommendations have been introduced for authorities developing LEVI-funded projects. To ensure the forthcoming procurement exercise reflects these updates and market developments, we are issuing a revised soft market engagement questionnaire prior to commencing the LEVI tendering process.

Planning Information

This pre-market engagement will run for one week only, from Friday 10th October to Friday 17th October. Please download the attachment, complete your responses and return via the london tenders portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064250-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

Contact Name
Commissioning Team
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk, commissioning@sutton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442085475000, +442087705000

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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