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NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:43

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14 Nov 2025 at 12:25

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14 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has awarded a contract titled "NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's" under a direct award procurement method. The contracting authority, Newport City Council, is based in Newport, UK, with funding to complete the installation of these charge points. Urban Fox Networks, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, was awarded the contract on 1st December 2025, valued at £400,000, and the contract is expected to be completed by 30th November 2040. The procurement process is complete, focusing on services related to the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment in the UKL21 region, with the buyer having needed to reassign the contract due to a previous supplier's inability to deliver.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, social enterprises, and organisations with public service missions. Businesses involved in the installation of energy systems or sustainable transport solutions would find this procurement especially beneficial. The direct award to Urban Fox Networks emphasises the importance of reliability and established performance in securing public sector contracts, indicating the value of cultivating a strong track record with public authorities.

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Notice Title

NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's

Notice Description

NCC has been granted funding to complete the remaining EV chargepoint installations.Previously, NCC ran a mini competition via the Oxford Council DPS, which they managed. This resulted in two contracts being awarded: One for on-street chargers. Urban Fox for lighting column chargers. The supplier for on street chargers has now confirmed they are unable to deliver the remaining on-street chargers. Therefore, NCC has decided to direct award the remainder of the contract to Urban Fox Networks, who have Successfully delivered under the existing contract Ranked second in the original on-street charging tender Urban Fox has confirmed they can deliver the remaining chargers within the required timeframe.

Procurement Information

NCC has been granted funding to complete the remaining EV chargepoint installations. Previously, NCC ran a mini competition via the Oxford Council DPS, which they managed. This resulted in two contracts being awarded: * One for on-street chargers * Urban Fox for lighting column chargers The supplier for on street chargers has now confirmed they are unable to deliver the remaining on-street chargers. Therefore, NCC has decided to direct award the remainder of the contract to Urban Fox Networks, who have: * Successfully delivered under the existing contract * Ranked second in the original on-street charging tender Urban Fox has confirmed they can deliver the remaining chargers within the required timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e156
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010815-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Owen
Contact Email
michael.owen@newport.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441633987787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FOX NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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