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20 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Tower Hamlets is inviting tenders for the "CO6167 New maintenance and operation for existing Ubitricity and Chargy column EV Chargers" project, which involves procuring a supplier to manage and maintain electric vehicle charging points. This opportunity falls under the services category and pertains to the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting" as well as "Repair and maintenance services" industry classifications. The procurement follows an open procedure and is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 4th September 2026. The entire process is carried out electronically, and businesses interested in this tender must ensure they submit all necessary documents via the London Tenders portal.

This tender represents a potentially significant business opportunity for companies skilled in electrical machinery operations and maintenance. With a contract value of approximately GBP 997,000, the winning bidder will play a crucial role in the municipal infrastructure of London, specifically in the locality covered by Tower Hamlets. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs with strong technical capabilities and the necessary financial and legal frameworks to meet the project's demands. The successful applicant will not only handle operational responsibilities but also benefit from a share of the revenue generated from the charging services, further promoting business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

CO6167 New maintenance and operation for existing Ubitricity and Chargy column EV Chargers

Notice Description

The council will procure a new supplier to operate and maintain the charging points which are owned by the council. The operator will charge customers for charging their vehicles and pay the council a share of revenue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068324-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£997,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£997,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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