Planning

Regional EV charge point network

EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 13:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Combined County Authority is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for establishing a regional EV charge point network. This initiative, led by a public authority within the sub-central government sector, involves the selective acquisition of a charge point operator to manage and maintain a publicly accessible network across the East Midlands area. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. Businesses in the electrical services and electricity distribution sectors are encouraged to take note, as the procurement falls under the services category and is above the threshold, indicating significant opportunities for engagement.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services and electricity distribution, as it involves the establishment and operation of infrastructure critical to the transport sector. The competitive nature of the process and procurement method - awarded under a framework - suggest that businesses with strong capabilities in managing and operating large-scale projects will have an advantage. Companies with expertise in EV infrastructure and innovative solutions in charge point management will be well-positioned to benefit from the potential commercial prospects this network promises across the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional EV charge point network

Notice Description

Procurement of a charge point operator(s) to supply, operate and maintain a publicly accessible charge point network across the East Midlands Combined County Authority(EMCCA) area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06878f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036168-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1UT
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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