Planning

North Somerset Council Concession for Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging & Adoption of Existing Public Assets.

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 11:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 12:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 11:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Nov 2025 at 16:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 12:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is undertaking a procurement process for a 15-year concession covering Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging, and the Adoption of Existing Public Assets, with a focus on transitioning to electric vehicles. The contract is valued at £13,000,000 net, and the procurement is in the planning stage, inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement activities from 21st January 2026 to 4th February 2026. The procurement, classified under the services category, is expected to go to tender in March 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 28th September 2026. The initiative will serve Weston-super-Mare under the UKK12 region and aims to establish a long-term sustainable partnership.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in electric vehicle technology, particularly those specialising in chargers, electricity distribution, or electric vehicles. Companies with the capability to provide innovative solutions and commercial viability are encouraged to engage. Moreover, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity due to their potential maneuverability and innovation in driving the adoption of new technologies in collaboration with public authorities. This is an excellent chance for businesses to expand their market reach and establish strategic partnerships with local governmental bodies, paving the way for enhanced community services and sustainability efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Somerset Council Concession for Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging & Adoption of Existing Public Assets.

Notice Description

North Somerset Council invites suppliers to participate in market engagement for a proposed 15 year concession opportunity covering Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging, and the Adoption of Existing Public Assets. We are seeking a sustainable, long-term partner to support both our fleet and our communities in the transition to electric vehicles. This early engagement will help us shape the final proposition to ensure it is both successful and commercially viable. Please complete the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), this can be located on project DN796920 via Supplying the South West portal. Once we receive your signed NDA, we will share the revised draft specification and accompanying documents. Suppliers will be invited to attend either in person or online meetings between 21st January 2026 - 4th February 2026 to review the documentation ahead of the tender publication.

Planning Information

North Somerset Council invites suppliers to participate in market engagement for a proposed 15 year concession opportunity covering Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging, and the Adoption of Existing Public Assets. We are seeking a sustainable, long-term partner to support both our fleet and our communities in the transition to electric vehicles. This early engagement will help us shape the final proposition to ensure it is both successful and commercially viable. Please complete the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), this can be located on project DN796920 via Supplying the South West portal. Once we receive your signed NDA, we will share the revised draft specification and accompanying documents. Suppliers will be invited to attend either in person or online meetings between 21st January 2026 - 4th February 2026 to review the documentation ahead of the tender publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005214-2026
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

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
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.braund@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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