Planning

Public EV charging network 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 18:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Chichester, is undertaking the planning stage for a contract aimed at developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Network across the county. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the new contract set to start on 3rd August 2026. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is structured around three lots: Standard, Fast, and Rapid & Ultra Rapid EV Chargepoints Networks, encompassing various installation and technology preferences. The procurement’s main industry focus is on the services related to the installation of electrical equipment, and responses are due by 12th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those that can provide a comprehensive range of EV charging technologies. Companies with expertise in EVCP technology upgrades, smart charging innovations, and strong investment capacity will find this project ideally suited to their strengths. The procurement values inclusivity for SMEs and seeks suppliers who can meet diverse geographical needs across urban and rural areas of West Sussex, offering financial models such as joint ventures or concession agreements. This tender is projected to assist businesses in scaling their operations while addressing modern transport infrastructure demands and sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public EV charging network 2026

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure an Electric Vehicle Charging Network across the county of West Sussex.

Planning Information

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Contract for the provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. The Council’s strategic objective is for residents with no off-street parking to be within a short walk from a Chargepoint. We will focus on areas where residents cannot make the switch to EV without access to a public charging network, but we want to ensure a good geographical spread across the county. The Concession Contract will be in the form of 3 (three) separate lots; Lot 1: Standard Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network Lot 2: Fast Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network Lot 3: Rapid and Ultra Rapid Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network . The new contract is planned to commence on 3rd August 2026. Suppliers interested are invited to submitted responses to the following questions; 1. Technology Offering & Lot Preferences • Can you provide all the technologies outlined in our proposed lots? • Would you prefer to bid for this opportunity as a single lot or as separate lots divided by technology type? • Do you have a preference or recommendation for how the lots should be structured? o Lot 1: Residential on-street charging (7kWh EVCPs) o Lot 2: Fast chargers for on-street & car park areas (22kWh EVCPs) o Lot 3: Rapid & Ultra Rapid chargers for on-street & car park areas (50kWh and above) ________________________________________ 2. Installation numbers Our Aim is to deliver the following number of EVCPs within the first 4 years of the contract – would these installation numbers be feasible ? o Lot 1 – Minimum 1900 dual sockets EVCPs o Lot 2 – Minimum 400 Fast Chargers o Lot 3 – Minimum 100 Rapid Chargers * incl Ultra Rapid where appropriate. ________________________________________ 3. Site Portfolio Feasibility • Based on our indicative site portfolio, do you consider the following distribution feasible with the proposed subsidy? o On-street social housing sites / deprived areas with low EV uptake o Residential on-street locations across urban & rural areas o Shopping parades / town locations o Council car parks / designated parking areas o Disabled Parking bays - on-street and designated parking areas • What challenges or opportunities do you foresee in delivering across these site types? ________________________________________ 4. Private Investment Appetite • What level of private investment would you consider appropriate or feasible for this opportunity? • Are there specific financial models or structures you would prefer (e.g., joint venture, concession, lease)? ________________________________________ 5. Revenue Share / Concession Fee Arrangement • What are your views on a revenue share or concession fee model? • Would a fixed annual fee (e.g., £50k for a Contract Manager) plus a small revenue share (e.g., 3%) be acceptable or preferable? • Do you have alternative suggestions for structuring the financial arrangement? ________________________________________ 6. Future-Proofing & Innovation • How frequently do you upgrade your EVCP technology? • What innovations do you foresee in the short to medium term (e.g., smart charging, V2G, AI-based load balancing)? • Do you offer or plan to offer electricity generation or storage solutions as part of your EVCP infrastructure? ________________________________________ 7. Accessibility & Standards • How do your solutions comply with PAS 1899 (accessible EV charging)? • What design features or services do you offer to ensure accessibility for all users? ________________________________________ 8. Payment Options • What payment methods do your EVCPs support (e.g., contactless, mobile apps, RFID)? • Do you offer roaming or interoperability with other networks? ________________________________________ 9. Deliverability & Programme Timelines • What factors could impact your ability to meet these timelines? ________________________________________ 10. Tariffs & Electricity Procurement • Do you offer time-of-use tariffs or dynamic pricing? • How do you procure electricity—via wholesale markets, business rates, or other mechanisms? ________________________________________ 11. Barriers to Bidding • Are there any specific barriers (technical, financial, regulatory, etc.) that might prevent you from bidding? • What support or changes would make this opportunity more attractive to you? Please provide your response via email to Sarah.beddoe@westsussex.gov.uk by 5pm on 12th November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069165-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2041 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nana Apawudza
Contact Email
nana.apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03302227014

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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