Planning

Cross Pavement Channels for On-street Electric Vehicle Charging

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 08:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 10:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 08:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process regarding the potential implementation of cross-pavement channels as part of their future on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The project is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on electrical installation and related services. The procurement process includes a significant market engagement phase, wherein businesses can contribute by completing a questionnaire to shape potential service requirements and commercial models. This process is set in Winchester, United Kingdom, with a key deadline for questionnaire submission by 18th June 2026. The anticipated contract period should this proceed to tendering is planned for 2027 to 2031. The procurement approach used is tender initiation, and Hampshire County Council aims to gather valuable market insights before making any definitive procurement decisions.

This market engagement represents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, electrical installation, and associated engineering services, to influence the future procurement strategy of a sub-central government authority. The engagement process is designed to benefit businesses by providing a chance to shape the project's scope and highlight their capabilities, ultimately paving the way for potential long-term collaboration. Small to medium-sized enterprises will find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the project’s focus on understanding market capacity and capability. Furthermore, businesses with innovative and sustainable solutions for EV charging infrastructure will be particularly well-suited to engage, potentially securing a partnership with Hampshire County Council as it moves towards promoting greener transportation solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cross Pavement Channels for On-street Electric Vehicle Charging

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council is considering whether cross-pavement channels could form part of the county's future on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Authority is intending to reach out to the market via market engagement. This market engagement is exploratory in nature and is intended to inform the potential scope, feasibility and considerations of any future approach to provide cross-pavement cable management solutions. It seeks to develop a high-level understanding of the market and available solutions rather than to assess or select suppliers or products. In particular, Hampshire County Council is seeking information relating to: * The types of cross-pavement cable management solutions currently available and their level of market maturity. * Technical design characteristics, materials and construction methods, and suitability for installation within the public highway. * Safety, accessibility and equality considerations, including impacts on pedestrians and users with disabilities. * Installation requirements, interaction with existing footway construction, and implications for inspection, maintenance and reinstatement. * Operational, asset management and responsibility models, including ownership, liability and ongoing maintenance arrangements. * High-level indicative costs and commercial approaches adopted by other authorities or organisations.

Planning Information

Hampshire County Council is considering whether cross‑pavement channels could form part of the county’s future on‑street electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Information gathered through this engagement will help determine whether such solutions are appropriate for Hampshire and, if so, inform future decision about delivery, management and operation. To support us to prepare for any possible tender we would like to engage with the market through a questionnaire in order to: • develop and refine service requirements • test the feasibility of alternative commercial and pricing models • understand market capacity and capability • inform the Council’s procurement and contract strategy To access the questionnaire, we kindly request that you firstly register on our e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home . You will then need to Search for 'UN29024' or 'Cross' under 'Tenders' and then 'View Details' which should take you to our Market Engagement Questionnaire. Alternatively, the following link should take you to the relevant page - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/ProjectManage/29024 Please submit your completed questionnaire by 2pm on the 18th June 2026. Any tendering opportunity in the future will also be held through this e-tendering system. To process this questionnaire, we require basic personal information such as contact details. All information will be treated as CONFIDENTIAL and shared only with the Council’s Project Team. No details about your organisation, including names or contact details, will be shared without your express permission. The information will be destroyed following completion of this project. Further details on how we process personal information can be found on our Privacy Notice: https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/privacy. If you have any issues with access, format or other, please email strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk Important Note This market engagement questionnaire is for information-gathering purposes only. Hampshire County Council is not committed to procuring the service at this stage. Progression to procurement is subject to budget approval and internal governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069415
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052606-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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