Planning

Soft Market Testing by Second Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Consortium (SMeviC)

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming public procurement contract is led by Nottinghamshire County Council, along with Nottingham City Council, Derby City Council, and Derbyshire County Council, under the Second Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Consortium (SMeviC). This consortium aims to develop the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project, facilitating the installation of EV charge points in areas lacking off-street parking. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published recently on 6th February 2026. Interested parties are required to complete a questionnaire by the deadline of 16th February 2026. This initiative is in support of the UK government's efforts towards sustainable transportation, classified under the CPV codes for Electric Vehicles and Construction Work, and is valued at approximately £13,000,000. The procurement process is anticipated to formally begin on 1st October 2026, with a contract period extending potentially until 2042.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electric vehicle infrastructure and construction, especially those capable of offering innovative procurement solutions aligned with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) objectives. Given its suitability for SMEs, companies with robust capabilities in EV technology, installation, and maintenance services will find this contract particularly attractive. The collaboration between multiple local authorities and Midlands Connect provides an excellent platform for involved businesses to gain regional exposure and build a strong reputation through active contribution to an impactful, sustainable development project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing by Second Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Consortium (SMeviC)

Notice Description

The SMeviC is a Consortium of four Local Authorities, led by Nottinghamshire County Council with Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council and Nottingham City Council and Midlands Connect (Sub-National Transport Body), supported by East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA). The SMeviC have collaborated to develop and deliver the LEVI project, which will enable the installation of EV charge points in areas where residents do not have access to off-street parking. As Lead Authority, Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking a further soft market testing exercise to: * Share updates on the SMeviC's proposed procurement approach, aligned with OZEV objectives. * Allow suppliers to provide feedback on the previous tender exercise (see SMeviC Introduction section below). * Gather market insight to inform the development of the forthcoming tender. The exercise seeks provider views on: * Capacity and capability. * Commercial appetite. * Delivery challenges and risks. * Innovative approaches to the procurement.

Planning Information

The engagement is a questionnaire that requires completing and submitting by 16/02/26 which can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=99f4b953-4600-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011146-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk, ev@nottscc.gov.uk, procurement@derby.gov.uk, procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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