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WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

West of England Combined Authority

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16 Jun 2026 at 12:06

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12 Jun 2026 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has launched a tender for the WESTCharge Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure project, a significant opportunity within the works category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the final submission date set for 30 March 2027. This initiative, located in the UK South West region, aims to deploy local, primarily low-power, on-street charging infrastructure. The project is funded by the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant from the Department for Transport's Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, aimed at enhancing EV charging facilities across England. Key events include a Tender Launch Conference set for 24 June 2026, allowing potential suppliers to gain insights and express interest in participating in the bidding process.

This tender represents a robust business opportunity for companies in the electric vehicle infrastructure sector. Businesses proficient in designing, supplying, installing, and maintaining EV charging solutions will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The procurement process, detailed as a Competitive Flexible Procedure, consists of multiple stages including an initial participation invitation, with potential shortlisted suppliers progressing to dialogue and negotiation stages. With a substantial contract value and a duration of up to sixteen years (including possible extensions), it presents growth prospects for SMEs and larger organisations. Companies offering innovative solutions in charging technology and capable of comprehensive contract management stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority (the"Authority") has obtained Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ("LEVI") grant funding from the Department for Transport Office for Zero Emission Vehicles ("OZEV") which supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. The LEVI fund has two main objectives: (1) to deliver a step-change in the deployment of local, primarily low power, on-street charging infrastructure across England; and (2) accelerate the commercialisation of, and investment in, the local charging infrastructure sector. As such, the Authority is seeking to procure the Services on behalf of the unitary authorities North Somerset Council ("NSC") and Bath and North East Somerset Council ("B&NES") (the "UAs") across the UAs' geographic areas . The Services will include (but are not limited to) provision of hardware equipment and installation, software, and associated services, to support the implementation of a regional network providing equity of provision, mainly to residents, while also supporting business and visitors (as further detailed in the Specification). The Authority is seeking proposals from suppliers for the supply, delivery, connection, commissioning, operating and maintenance of EV Charging Infrastructure , as further described in the Specification . The Concessionaire is required to be able to provide end-to-end services including, but not limited to, design, planning, pre-installation and civil engineering works, the provision of hardware, software, energy supply, customer payments and interfaces and all associated maintenance activity, improving assets with technology and regulatory advancements. The Concessionaire must be capable of delivery of all elements and have fully controlled contract management of its supply chain. The Contract will be between the Concessionaire and the Authority procuring the Services on behalf of the UAs but whereby the UAs are able to receive the benefit of the Services of the Concessionaire. Tender Launch Conference Details: Please use this link to register your attendance and receive a link to the Tender Conference. The date of the Tender Conference will be held Wednesday 24 June 2026. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a90b4d1-be8d-40b4-81c3-1b2a1ec91f42@3ec9c1c8-e402-4968-8ff4-a10deb5e0493

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial term of fifteen (15) years with a potential of a one (1) year extension, being a potential total of sixteen (16) years term. The Authority gives no guarantee that the Contract will be extended beyond the initial term of fifteen (15) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056588-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34920000 - Road equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£167,500,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2027 - 12 Jul 2042 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West of England Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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