Planning

EV Home Chargers for Council Building Maintenance Vehicles

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 08:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply and installation of electric vehicle (EV) home chargers for council building maintenance vehicles. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for market engagement responses set for 30th June 2026. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations. The main objective is to test a home charging solution that supports ISO 1158: Plug & Charge capability, suitable for both council and personal vehicles, without additional public or kerb-side charging solutions. The procurement process is set to commence with a trial phase, starting on 3rd August 2026, and concluding on 2nd August 2027. The process is being coordinated from Wrexham, UK (region UKL23).

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses within the electric vehicle supply and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in home charging solutions. Companies with experience in the installation and operation of electrical installations, as well as vehicle refuelling services, may find this project aligns well with their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement exercise is designed to be accessible to a variety of suppliers. Companies interested in capitalising on this opportunity should ensure compliance with the specified technical standards and prepare to demonstrate their solution's capability through practical engagement with the council's trial requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EV Home Chargers for Council Building Maintenance Vehicles

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is looking to engage with suppliers who are able to supply a home charging solution that complies with the ISO 1158 standard for Plug & Charge capability (automatic authentication without RFID/app). It is WCBC 's intention to run a small trial ( crica 5) of home chargers and vehicles to better understand the practicalities and processes involved when charging Council vehicles from a home / personal address. This trial will inform the long-term plan / aspirations for the wider fleet across the Council. The Council is looking for a solution whereby the charger is able to distinguish between vehicles, i.e. a Council and personal vehicle, with little to no input required from the operator/driver. It is also the Councils preference that the chargers are the responsibility of the homeowner or supplier of the charger. Please note that WCBC is not looking for any kerb-based solution or public charging points as part of this procurement exercise. If any supplier is capable and interested in suppling a home charging solution that complies with this requirement, please email procurement@wrexham.gov.uk.

Planning Information

Please email details of you offering / suitability to procurement@wrexham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046804-2026
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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