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THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND CHARGEPOINTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Chargepoints and Associated Services" is being led by Lincolnshire County Council on behalf of the Third Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Consortium (TMeviC). This initiative involves multiple local authorities, including Herefordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and Telford & Wrekin Council, focusing on enhancing residential and local EV charging infrastructure. The tender is currently active under an open procedure, with submissions due by 6th January 2026. The main industry categories include integrated engineering services and electrical installation work, and the project will be implemented across regions UKF3 and UKG in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering both standard and rapid chargepoint solutions. The procurement is structured in two lots, with a gross value of £460 million, targeting suppliers that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses excelling in quality and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly appealing, as these criteria heavily influence the award decision. The procurement ensures that no single supplier can dominate both lots, fostering a competitive environment and encouraging diverse participation. Additionally, the long-term contract period, starting from July 2026 and ending in June 2041, offers sustained business for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND CHARGEPOINTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) relates to the supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Chargepoints and Associated Services Lot 1 oversees standard (7kW AC charging) and fast (22kW AC or DC charging) chargepoint sockets and all four (4) commissioning bodies require the provision of these chargepoint sockets. Lot 2 oversees rapid (49kW AC or 50 kW DC) chargepoint sockets. Only Lincolnshire County Council and Stoke on Trent City Council require the provision of rapid charegepoint sockets. Lincolnshire County Council is leading on this procurement process on behalf of the Third Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Consortium (TMeviC) The Consortium consists of the following Local Authorities: * Lincolnshire County Council * Herefordshire County Council * Stoke-on-Trent City Council * Telford & Wrekin Council The TMeviC is a joint Project between Midlands Connect (Regional Sub-National Transport Authority) and the Local Authorities that make up the Consortium. The Project aims to provide local residential charging infrastructure, through the expansion of the number of Electric Vehicle Chargepoints (EVCPs) in areas with high dependence of on-street parking.

Lot Information

Standard

Lot 1 oversees standard (7kW AC charging) and fast (22kW AC or DC charging) chargepoint sockets and all four (4) commissioning bodies require the provision of these chargepoint sockets.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month optional externsion

Rapid

Lot 2 oversees rapid (49kW AC or 50 kW DC) chargepoint sockets. Only Lincolnshire County Council and Stoke on Trent City Council require the provision of rapid charegepoint sockets.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month optional externsion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077837-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45310000 - Electrical installation work

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£460,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 29 Jun 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Reed
Contact Email
lucyj.reed@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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