Tender

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

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 08:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Lancaster City Council seeking to appoint a supplier for the installation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park, Thurnham Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XU. This tender, titled "Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park," is under the industry category of electrical installation work and electric vehicle services, reflecting a focus on advanced, eco-friendly infrastructure development. The opportunity is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing diverse entries from potential suppliers. The total value of the project is estimated at £576,000, and the project is expected to commence on 18th February 2026, spanning a contract period extending to 2036.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation, particularly those experienced with EV infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions, such as solar canopies and battery storage. The open procurement process invites submissions from qualified businesses, offering a significant potential project to increase market presence, showcase technical capabilities, and foster long-term partnerships with sub-central government authorities. The project’s substantial value and decade-long duration also present an opportunity for stable, sustained growth for businesses looking to solidify their footprint in the expanding market of electric vehicle infrastructure development.

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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-05f159
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080877-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2036 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
imaher@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582000

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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