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23 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "009574 Cross Pavement EV Channel Solution," focusing on the installation of cross-pavement cable channels. This project falls within the works category and is part of a pilot scheme aimed at facilitating residents to charge electric vehicles safely from home, especially those without off-street parking. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the UKC22 region, the procurement process adopted a direct method under a "below threshold - without competition" approach. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 23 July 2026, with the contract period running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. The total contract value is estimated at £42,000 gross.

This contract presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises in the electric vehicle infrastructure sector, particularly those with expertise in surface work for footpaths. It offers a chance to participate in the growing electric vehicle market by providing innovative solutions for urban environments. Companies such as Kerbo Charge Ltd, who was awarded this contract, demonstrate the applicability of this opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in sustainable urban development projects. With the successful completion of this tender, businesses could establish a foothold in the burgeoning market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Notice Title

009574 Cross Pavement EV Channel Solution

Notice Description

The contract covers the supply and installation of cross-pavement cable channels as part of a pilot scheme supporting residents without off-street parking to charge electric vehicles safely at home. The channels enable charging cables to cross the footway without creating an obstruction or trailing-cable hazard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d189
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KERBO CHARGE

Further Information

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