Planning

PROC 25-3165 EV Phase 2 - Design, DNO, Supply and Install

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has initiated a procurement process at the planning stage for Phase 2 of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Delivery Programme. This project, titled "PROC 25-3165 EV Phase 2 – Design, DNO, Supply, and Install," aims to encompass the design, supply, and installation of EV chargers across 50 Police Scotland sites on the mainland. The procurement, classified under electrical equipment and apparatus, anticipates reviewing market availability and contract options, including turnkey solutions and partially bundled contracts. Important forthcoming dates include the future notice date set for 19th January 2026. The buying organisation is located at 2 French Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, and this process aligns with procurement category standards for goods, governed by CELEX regulation 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical equipment, battery chargers, and EV infrastructure. Companies with expertise in electrical installation work, particularly those experienced in EV charger installation of varying capacities such as fast AC, rapid DC, and ultra-rapid DC chargers, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The focus on bundled solutions also offers growth prospects for businesses capable of offering comprehensive turnkey services. Integration with Police Scotland's single-back-office provider is essential, positioning firms with established partnerships in similar projects to be competitive contenders. This procurement is particularly attractive for vendors accustomed to working with public sector clients and supporting the growth of sustainable transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

PROC 25-3165 EV Phase 2 - Design, DNO, Supply and Install

Notice Description

Background/Overview of Overall Requirement The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to deliver Phase 2 of the EV Delivery Programme, which is a similar scale to the Phase 1 delivery which recently completed. The requirements for Phase 2 include for EV Charger works design, Supply of chargers, DNO requirements for sites and Installation works across 50 locations (number of chargers AC/DC varies per site as will the electricity supply requirements) within mainland Scotland. The type of chargers will vary, a selection of fast AC, Rapid DC and Ultra-Rapid DC chargers dependent upon the number of vehicles and the role they carry out at each specific site. This request is to carry out initial scoping of the market availability, Contract options (turnkey considerations as well as separate/partially bundled options), timescales and Contract types utilized. We would also value any suppliers views on what has worked well in the marketplace for them as well as their Client for works of a similar size/scale. Note: Police Scotland have a single back-office provider, the successful company will require to work in partnership with them to ensure all new chargers are added to the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a scoping exercise to understand market views on this requirement. Background/Overview of Overall Requirement The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to deliver Phase 2 of the EV Delivery Programme, which is a similar scale to the Phase 1 delivery which recently completed. The requirements for Phase 2 include for EV Charger works design, Supply of chargers, DNO requirements for sites and Installation works across 50 locations (number of chargers AC/DC varies per site as will the electricity supply requirements) within mainland Scotland. The type of chargers will vary, a selection of fast AC, Rapid DC and Ultra-Rapid DC chargers dependent upon the number of vehicles and the role they carry out at each specific site. This request is to carry out initial scoping of the market availability, Contract options (turnkey considerations as well as separate/partially bundled options), timescales and Contract types utilized. We would also value any suppliers views on what has worked well in the marketplace for them as well as their Client for works of a similar size/scale. Note: Police Scotland have a single back-office provider, the successful company will require to work in partnership with them to ensure all new chargers are added to the system. Additional information: Further information is contained within the PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e06f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073537-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681500 - Rechargers

31682000 - Electricity supplies

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

45223300 - Parking lot construction work

45233120 - Road construction works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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