Local maintenance, supply and install of EV chargers in North and West Scotland

Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS)

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the "Local maintenance, supply and install of EV chargers in North and West Scotland". This contract falls under the industry category of Electrical installation work, with particular attention to the regions of Argyll and Bute, Western Isles, Orkney Islands, and Shetland Islands. The tender includes two main lots: an 18-month maintenance contract for 95 chargers and the supply and installation of new chargers. The procurement, governed by open procedures, aims to receive electronic submissions by 30th January 2026, with the award process beginning the same day. The procurement method facilitates an open and competitive process for interested suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical installation and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in EV infrastructure. Local contractors are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on utilising local electrical contractors within each Council area. Businesses can expect an estimated value of £720,000 for this project, offering a lucrative opportunity for growth and market expansion within the Scottish Isles' electric vehicle infrastructure sector. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria presents chances for competitive yet high-standard service providers to excel.

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Notice Title

Local maintenance, supply and install of EV chargers in North and West Scotland

Notice Description

Lot 1 18 month maintenance contract for 95 chargers utilising local electrical contractors (within each Council area) Lot 2 Supply of 12x 7kW replacement chargers, 21x 22kW replacement chargers and 2x50kW additional chargers for two new sites Install the supplied chargers plus 5 we have in stock (1x50kW, 2x22kW and 2x7kW) utilising local contractors (within the Council area)

Lot Information

Supply and Install

Supply of 12x 7kW replacement chargers, 21x 22kW replacement chargers and 2x50kW additional chargers for two new sites Install the supplied chargers plus 5 we have in stock (1x50kW, 2x22kW and 2x7kW) utilising local contractors (within the Council area) Please refer to procurement documents for full details

Renewal: Please refer to T&Cs

Local maintenance

18 month maintenance contract for 95 chargers utilising local electrical contractors (within each Council area) Please refer to the procurement documents for full details

Renewal: Please refer to T&Cs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079649-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

45310000 - Electrical installation work

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

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS)
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Orkney Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1JJ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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