Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 17:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process focusing on the development of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for car parks across Staffordshire, with funding from the LEVI capital grant. This initiative seeks to install, operate, and maintain EV charging infrastructure in approximately 70 public car parks. The procurement is classified under the works category and relates to construction, electrical installation, and installation services of electrical equipment, covering the region UKG2 in the United Kingdom. Currently, the council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process to formulate the procurement strategy for this concession contract. Interested suppliers are invited to complete and return the PME Questionnaire by 5 pm on 3rd June 2026, to express their market appetite and provide feedback that will shape the sourcing strategy and tender documentation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, specifically those with capabilities in electrical installation and equipment services. Firms adept at delivering technologically advanced, value-for-money solutions are likely to have a competitive edge. The project offers a substantial scale and longevity, starting in April 2027 with the potential for renewal after a 15-year contract period. By engaging in this process, businesses can position themselves as key players in the development of sustainable infrastructure, benefiting from state and private funding investments and advancing their presence in the expanding electric vehicle market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded)

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is undertaking Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to inform the procurement strategy for an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) scheme forming part of the Council's wider EVI programme of works. The scheme proposes the delivery, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure within public car parks across Staffordshire (approximately 70 sites, 600 fast charging sockets, 7-22kW and 40 sockets with a 50kW minimum output), supported by PS2.58m of LEVI capital grant funding alongside private sector investment. SCC is currently considering options for the appointment of a delivery partner through a concession contract model. Suppliers/service providers are being requested to complete a PME Questionnaire. The purpose of this questionnaire is to: test market appetite and attractiveness of the scheme; assess alignment with the LEVI-recommended Heads of Terms; validate assumptions on risk allocation, contract length, and commercial structure; understand realistic procurement and delivery timescales; and identify opportunities to improve deliverability, value for money, accessibility and futureproofing. Identify any barriers and/or risks for suppliers in the delivery of this scheme, including participating in the formal procurement process. Participation is voluntary and forms part of informal market engagement only. Responses will be anonymised and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Feedback will be considered to inform the final sourcing strategy and tender documentation. The PME Questionnaire must be returned by 5pm 3rd June 2026 by email to; ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk Questions or clarifications relating to the PME Questionnaire may be raised at any point prior to the PME Questionnaire response deadline. Suppliers/service providers should submit any questions by email to ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk

Planning Information

Suppliers/service providers are requested to complete a PME Questionnaire. To see the questionnaire please email:  ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk Reference: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded) PME IA3899 PME Questionnaire return deadline is 5pm 3rd June 2026 Contact for PME Questionnaire/Response/Correspondence Staffordshire County Council - Economy, Infrastructure & Skills Directorate  Email: ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk Reference: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded) PME IA3899

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043666-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2042 Over 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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