Tender

Electric Vehicle Charge Points and Ancillary Services

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:47

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is actively seeking proposals for its project titled "Electric Vehicle Charge Points and Ancillary Services," aimed at supplying, installing, and managing electric vehicle charge points across its campuses. This initiative encompasses services for various users including students, staff, visitors, and the university's fleet, with some provisions for research project charging as well. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category with additional services, and it's being conducted as an 'open' method procurement, under the legal basis outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, and interested parties have until 27 February 2026 to submit their proposals, with queries to be submitted before 13 February 2026. The project is located within the region defined as UKD3 in the United Kingdom, and the total estimated value of the contract is £180,000 GBP gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the tender’s accommodation of smaller entities. Companies providing high-quality technical solutions, robust service and maintenance support, and expertise in sustainability will find this contract particularly suitable. By participating, these businesses can solidify their position in the growing market of electric vehicle services, expand their client base to include educational institutions, and enhance their portfolios by demonstrating compliance with demanding safety and sustainability standards. As this contract spans a five-year term, it offers stable, long-term growth potential for companies in the electric vehicle sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Lot Information

Phase 1

Supply and install of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCPs) for the University fleet vehicles.

Phase 2

Supply and install of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCPs) for staff, student and public charging with associated user app and back-office payment/financial software.

Phase 3

Call off contract for supply and install of EVCPs and based around unit pricing for five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06031f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002848-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2031 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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