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National Highways Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions

Notice Description

NH are aiming to have Net Zero corporate emissions by 2030. The electrification of its vehicle fleet is a pivotal piece in this wider ambition and therefore it is crucial for NH to provide charging provision for its Electric Vehicles (EV) to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the Strategic Road Network. NH aims to deliver fast to ultra-rapid charging at priority sites with each site having a tailored solution based on specific needs of the users on site. Due to business demand, the programme of works will need to work at pace to address operational risks with the ambition to deliver the proposed EV charging installations by the end of March 2027. NH are targeting a contract award of no later than September 2026. We understand this programme is challenging and would be looking to work with a supplier who has a proven track record of delivering full solutions at scale and pace. On completion of installations, NH would be looking to enter into a further service level agreement with the installer which would see the supplier take on accountability for the maintenance and continued operationality of the installed chargers, providing a reliable and resilient service to the NH fleet. A further list of services is included within the market engagement form, linked in the Engagement section of this notice. Once the closing date for market engagement responses have passed, National Highways will analyse the results and this will inform a procurement strategy, the details of which are still to be determined. National Highways reserve the right to procure via a route to market which they deem appropriate based on findings. This includes existing Framework routes. Equally, National Highways reserve the right not to procure these services at its discretion. The responses submitted to this questionnaire are for information only and do not constitute a formal submission. All value information provided at this stage is an estimate and should not be relied upon until confirmed within the procurement.

Planning Information

National Highways seek market feedback responses and expressions of interest via the below form. The form should only be filled out once per Organisation. The closing date for submission of responses is Friday 10th April 2026 at 12:00 (mid-day). https://forms.office.com/e/CNhrmdZDtS If you are struggling to access the form, please email IndirectProcurementMailbox@nationalhighways.co.uk

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d6c
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024551-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B4 6GA
Post Town: Birmingham
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Birmingham
Electoral Ward: Ladywood
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024551-2026
18th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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