Planning

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

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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 in the planning stage for a 15-year concessionary partnership focused on Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging, and Adoption of Existing Public Assets. This initiative aims to support the transition to electric vehicles within the community. Located in Weston-super-Mare, UK, the council seeks market feedback to refine the specifications and improve commercial viability. The tender process is expected to commence in March 2026, with key dates including the submission of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by 19th December 2025. Estimated contract values range up to £15,600,000 GBP, targeting services in the electricity distribution sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in electric charging solutions, fleet management, and electric vehicle services. Suitable for SMEs, the partnership seeks innovative solutions to enhance asset utilisation and expand rapid charging networks. Businesses with expertise in electricity distribution and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to establish a long-term, commercially viable partnership with a public authority. The collaboration with North Somerset Council will not only support local sustainable mobility initiatives but also foster technological advancements and infrastructure development within the region.

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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

Following market feedback, the revised opportunity we have made initial amendments to the specification which can now be found in the initial draft specification for market comment. We will endeavour to provide further fleet utilisation data and existing asset data shortly to accompany this. Changes are highlighted for supplier convenience, and we are continuing to work to identify a final figure for NSC capital contribution as well as working to reduce the number of sites with high DNO connections to further improve the commercial viability of a future partnership. NSC are happy to meet, either virtually or in-person to discuss this initial draft specification. Comments received will be reviewed ahead of a final draft in the new year. We continue to expect the full tender to go live in March 2026. Could you please complete the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), upon receipt of your signed NDA, we will provide you the initial draft specification. Please note if your organisation has NOT already returned a signed NDA, please do so before we release the initial draft specification. If your organisation has already returned NDA for this project, you will not need to sign a new NDA. Please send your completed NDA via message section on Supplying the South West portal by Friday 19th December 2025 no later than 13:00hrs.

Planning Information

Following market feedback, the revised opportunity we have made initial amendments to the specification which can now be found in the initial draft specification for market comment. We will endeavour to provide further fleet utilisation data and existing asset data shortly to accompany this. Changes are highlighted for supplier convenience, and we are continuing to work to identify a final figure for NSC capital contribution as well as working to reduce the number of sites with high DNO connections to further improve the commercial viability of a future partnership. NSC are happy to meet, either virtually or in-person to discuss this initial draft specification. Comments received will be reviewed ahead of a final draft in the new year. We continue to expect the full tender to go live in March 2026. Could you please complete the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), upon receipt of your signed NDA, we will provide you the initial draft specification. Please note if your organisation has NOT already returned a signed NDA, please do so before we release the initial draft specification. If your organisation has already returned NDA for this project, you will not need to sign a new NDA. Please send your completed NDA via message section on Supplying the South West portal by Friday 19th December 2025 no later than 13:00hrs.

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/080116-2025
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

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
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20264 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
procurement.contracts@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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