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W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:43

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at its depots, under the title "W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots." This project falls within the electrical installation work industry category and targets two depots located in Derby, United Kingdom (UKF11). The procurement method was a direct award due to VEV SERVICES LIMITED’s existing involvement in assessing Derby's electrical capacity and their guidance regarding the Department for Transport's funding opportunity. The contract was signed on 18 February 2026, with the performance period set from 20 February to 31 March 2026, aligning with the critical constraint to utilise the grant funding by the fiscal year-end. The procurement stage reached completion, and it is classified under 'works.' The direct award was justified by the necessity to avoid loss of funding and ensure continuity without duplicating survey costs, thereby securing progress within tight timescales.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, specifically for firms experienced in electrical installation work, as it supports the transition to cleaner energy usage within fleet operations. SMEs like VEV SERVICES LIMITED, which possess specialist knowledge and previous engagement with similar technical requirements, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The implementation of EV charging units not only contributes to climate change objectives but also enhances the operational effectiveness of depot facilities. Businesses engaged in sustainable transport solutions, electrical networking, and infrastructure improvements stand to gain competitive advantages by participating in such tenders. The collaboration with Derby City Council signifies a critical step towards achieving broader electrification and carbon reduction commitments, offering potential future contracts as public authorities continue to expand their infrastructure capabilities.

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Notice Title

W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots

Notice Description

Provide and install X4 Autel AC Ultra Street dual socket 22kW chargers, X1 Autel Maxi Charger DH240 120kW and X2 Autel DC compact 50kW (both inc. 10m cable) and associated groundworks across two depots.

Procurement Information

The Department for Transport confirmed the award of grant funding on 28 January 2026, notwithstanding that the bid submission deadline was 31 November 2025. The funding is subject to the condition that all monies are fully spent by the end of the 2025/26 financial year, creating an exceptionally constrained delivery timeframe. The grant supports fleet operators with the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for HGVs, vans and coaches at operational depots, directly contributing to the Authority's climate change commitments, cleaner fleet objectives and wider electrification programme Vev has already been engaged to undertake assessments of the existing electrical capacity at the Authority's depots and to evaluate the feasibility of further fleet electrification. Through this existing engagement, Vev identified and advised on the availability of the relevant Department for Transport funding opportunity to support additional charging infrastructure at the Stores Road and London Road depots. Given Vev's detailed prior knowledge of the depots, the existing electrical infrastructure, and the specific funding requirements, a direct award was considered necessary to ensure continuity of work, avoid duplication of surveys and design costs, and enable the project and funding bid to be progressed within the required and exceptionally tight timescales. Failure to approve the direct award would present a significant risk of loss of grant funding, delays to the fleet electrification programme, increased overall costs, disruption to technical continuity, and the potential failure to achieve agreed carbon reduction targets. In accordance with procurement transparency requirements, a 8 working day standstill period was observed prior to contract award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014594-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEV SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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