Tender

Replacement of electric charge pillars and payment system

BROADS AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority has initiated a tender process seeking to hire a contractor for the replacement of electric charge pillars and a payment system throughout the Broads National Park. This procurement is classified under the electrical equipment and apparatus sector, with a focus on enhancing electricity meters and providing a contactless payment solution. The project is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKH1. The procurement is at the "Tender" stage, and the interested parties have until 23rd January 2026 to submit their proposals. Enquiries can be made until 14th January 2026. This open competition aims to contract sub-central government public authority services under the legal framework specified by legislation "2023/54".

The procurement offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical equipment and payment systems, notably those experienced in electric charging infrastructure and contactless technology implementations. As there is a possibility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, this tender could support business growth for companies possessing the necessary expertise in the specified industry categories. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality and price, following the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) methodology, which favours a comprehensive assessment of submissions on both fronts. The gross value of the contract is £78,000, with tender documents accessible for review via the Broads Authority's website. Eligible businesses are encouraged to leverage their capabilities and competitive offerings to secure this procurement contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of electric charge pillars and payment system

Notice Description

Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply a new network of electric charge pillars to facilitate a new preferred contactless or App based payment system. This will involve the provision of new charging pillars/pedestals throughout our network of moorings within the Broads National Park. Each pedestal has 1 x 32A socket connection and 2 x 16A.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083754-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

38554000 - Electricity meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
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
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Adrian Stevens
Contact Email
adrian.stevens@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447884490811

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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