Planning

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is poised to launch a procurement process titled "Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park," located at Thurnham Street, Lancaster. This planned procurement, in the 'planning' stage as of 4th December 2025, falls under the category of electrical installation services. The procurement method is an open competition, catering to works below the threshold. Prospective businesses should note key deadlines, including the enquiry period closing on 23rd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 6th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 19th February 2026 and conclude on 19th February 2036.

This procurement opportunity offers significant prospects for businesses in the electrical installation sector, particularly those specialising in EV charge point installation and solar energy solutions. Companies with expertise in the integration of solar canopies and battery storage along with EV charge points will find this tender particularly fitting. As Lancaster City Council serves as a sub-central government public authority, established entities with robust credentials in handling public sector projects are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for strategic growth and collaboration. The project's emphasis on sustainable and renewable energy solutions presents a lucrative avenue for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in green technology initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park

Notice Description

Lancaster City Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver an integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park, Thurnham Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XU. The installation will include: -EV charge points -Solar canopies -Battery storage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079545-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Justin Shaw
Contact Email
jshaw@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582375

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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