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SCI Feasibility Studies DNO 3 - NPG

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 May 2026 at 13:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport, located in London, has recently concluded the award stage for the project titled "SCI Feasibility Studies DNO 3 - NPG". This contract, associated with the services category, involves conducting feasibility studies aimed at developing the Strategic Charging Infrastructure Scheme for electric vehicle charging at Motorway Service Areas. The project falls under the direct procurement method, executed below the competitive threshold, and was legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54. Despite being below threshold, it showcases a focused approach by the central government authority to facilitate substantial investments in green infrastructure. The contract, valued at £26,208 gross, was awarded on 22 May 2026, and it pertains to the region encompassing the Strategic Road Network in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services or electric infrastructure development, particularly those focusing on innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Companies with expertise in addressing electricity network constraints and capable of contributing to the sustainability and growth of electric vehicle infrastructure in the UK would find this project particularly enticing. While the current contract was awarded to Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc, potential future phases or expansions of this initiative could provide ample opportunities for various businesses, especially those aiming to assist with innovative energy solutions and infrastructure development in the burgeoning field of zero-emission vehicles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCI Feasibility Studies DNO 3 - NPG

Notice Description

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles ("OZEV") is commissioning feasibility studies on 4 sites to provide detailed technical, cost and delivery information to support the development of a proposed financial intervention, the Strategic Charging Infrastructure Scheme. The aim of the Strategic Charging Infrastructure Scheme is to enable private sector investment in electric vehicle charging facilities at Motorway Service Areas (MSAs) on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) by addressing electricity network constraints. This will support the roll-out of visible, reliable and accessible en-route charging infrastructure to meet increasing demand for electric vehicles, enable longer-distance journeys, and support consumer confidence in the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to zero emission alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048037-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE

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