Award

NH1557 Vehicle Charging Points and Installation Services

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 11:32

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 10:40

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a public procurement process to secure vehicle charging points and installation services. This contract, awarded on March 1, 2026, aligns with the NHS and public sector staff requirements across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and its award stage has now been completed, with a contract value of £14,561,202.60 including VAT. The procurement falls under the services category, with Pod Point Ltd being the selected supplier. The contract will run until 2029, with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years, indicating potential long-term collaboration and service provision.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in vehicle electrical installation and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale electrical and mechanical installations can potentially leverage this contract as a case study for future business growth. Being part of a national-level contract with a prominent healthcare trust can enhance business reputations, broaden networks, and increase visibility. Suitable candidates are those who can provide top-tier service quality as well as competitive pricing, given the tender's focus on both these criteria during the award process. Businesses adept at rapid response to installation requests and handling escalations may find substantial growth prospects in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

NH1557 Vehicle Charging Points and Installation Services

Notice Description

Procurement of Vehicle Charging Points and Installation Services nationally for NHS and public sector staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020304-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£13,351,835 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£12,134,335 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POD POINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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