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Electric Vehicle Charge Points at NSECH

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

On 11th May 2026, the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority in the UK, finalised a contract for the supply and installation of electric vehicle charge points at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital located in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. The procurement process was executed under a selective procurement method through the ESPO 636 25 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 3 Framework, specifically Lot 1 for the purchase of electric vehicle charge points. The contract was directly awarded to MER Fleet Services Limited, with a contract period from 21st May 2026 to 30th June 2026, following an urgent requirement and funding restrictions that bypassed the usual voluntary standstill period.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, specifically those capable of delivering goods and services within a concise timeframe. SME companies like MER Fleet Services Limited, which was awarded the contract, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The focus on electric vehicle infrastructure reflects a growing market segment, promising robust opportunities for companies aligning their services with sustainable and renewable transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charge Points at NSECH

Notice Description

Supply and installation of electric vehicle charge points for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Call-off from ESPO 636 25 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 3 Framework - Lot 1 Purchase of Electric Vehicle Charge Points. Please note this is a notice to confirm a direct award against the above framework. Due to urgent requirement and funding restrictions this contract has been awarded and the voluntary standstill period will not be appied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043005-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£294,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS, TYNE AND WEAR
Postcode
NE29 8NH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Preston with Preston Grange
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MER FLEET SERVICES

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