This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 14:51

TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 16:47

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the award stage of a significant procurement process focused on Electric Vehicle Charge Points and Ancillary Services. This tender, identified by ocid 'ocds-h6vhtk-06031f', involved the open competition for below-threshold contracts. The procurement aimed at enhancing the university's infrastructure to support electric vehicles across its campuses, covering aspects like student, staff, and public charging, as well as university fleet and research project needs. The contract was awarded on 21 May 2026 to AMP EV LTD, a UK-based supplier, with the contract period set to commence on 8 June 2026 and conclude on 8 December 2026, covering the Greater Manchester region in the UK.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality goods and associated services. Companies, especially SMEs, with expertise in electric vehicle charge point installation and management, financial software solutions for back-office operations, and maintenance services, would have found this tender beneficial. The University of Salford's emphasis on collaboration with smaller enterprises offers a fertile ground for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the public sector whilst contributing to sustainable transport solutions. The award criteria focused on technical quality, price, and sustainability, highlighting the importance of competitive and environmentally-conscious offerings from potential suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charge Points and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

The University of Salford is seeking proposals for the supply, installation and management of electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) on its campuses. These are for student/staff/visitor payment charging, University fleet vehicle non-payment charging and, in some circumstances, research project charging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06031f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£51,577 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMP

Further Information

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