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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited, located in London, is planning a procurement process for the development of an EV Charging Infrastructure. The project aims to provide a comprehensive solution that includes the supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of both physical and digital infrastructure for electric vehicle charging across various sites in the United Kingdom. This selective procurement will follow a competitive flexible procedure, allowing businesses to express interest until 8th September 2026. Key regions targeted for this infrastructure stretch across all major areas of the UK, with the project managed under the special regime for utilities. The final award is anticipated to conclude by 28th February 2027, with contracts kicking off by 30th June 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and installation of charging equipment, software systems, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in electric vehicle technology, civil engineering, and software services, especially those specialising in charging systems and back-office connectivity solutions, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Contracts will require ongoing maintenance support, making it ideal for firms that can provide reliable service and quality over the long term. Additionally, organisations with experience in accelerated project delivery under reserved participation conditions, such as sheltered workshops, may have an advantage when participating in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EV Charging Infrastructure

Notice Description

National Grid has a requirement for an effective, compliant and maintainable EV charging infrastructure that covers supply, design participation, installation, commissioning, warranty, on-site support and ongoing maintenance, together with a dedicated back-office delivery system to manage connectivity, payments, user support and MI/reporting. The solution must enable safe, reliable and auditable charging for National Grid vehicles and users across a range of site types (substations and offices) and support efficient operational handover between installation and back-office teams.

Lot Information

Civils, installation and supply of AC & DC chargers

Civils, installation and supply of AC & DC chargers Participate in the design for each site Supply all hardware, cable and switchgear associated with the installations Appoint a panel of subcontractors Install the charge points, cabling and switchgear Commissioning: powerup and test the chargepoints Provide warranties on the hardware and installation Hand over the charge points to the Lot 3 provider for onboarding to a private cloud Provide on-site support

Renewal: Up to 3 further years

Mobile DC Chargers

The supply of Mobile DC chargers

Renewal: Up to 3 further years

System operating platform and annual / reactive maintenance

System operating platform and annual / reactive maintenance Back office support: Create a dedicated instance of the delivery system in a private cloud Install connectivity (SIM) Commission chargers Provide day to day remote support to users and charge points Provide RFID cards if required Collect payments for charging and return monies to National Grid Ensure that where onsite support is required, an engineer is deployed Provide MI to National Grid to enable measurement of KPIs and SLAs Provide on site support and maintenance

Renewal: Up to 3 further years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068388-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

48000000 - Software package and information systems

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
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
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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