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SKDC-1471 INSTALLATION OF ULTRA-RAPID ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE POINTS

South Kesteven District Council

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 17:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council is exploring the installation of rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging points across Council-owned sites in the South Kesteven district. The procurement is expected to provide publicly available fast-charging infrastructure for residents, businesses and visitors, supporting a sustainable and modernised charging service and the Council’s wider ambitions for renewable energy, partnership working and green growth. The requirements cover electric vehicle chargers and associated electrical installation work. The Council is seeking views on delivery solutions, operating models and procurement approaches before defining the eventual requirement. The work is categorised primarily as goods, with electrical installation forming part of the scope. The planned procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This process is at the planning and initial market-research stage; it is not an invitation to tender. The Council expects to use the responses to shape its preferred operating model, options appraisal and future procurement approach. Providers are invited to complete a soft market questionnaire by 12 noon on 1 September 2026. The Council’s indicative date for a subsequent notice is 30 September 2026. The planned procurement comprises one package, with an estimated value of £100,000 excluding VAT, or £120,000 including VAT. The planned contract would run from 31 October 2026 to 30 October 2027, with renewal provisions allowing it to continue until 30 October 2029. The tender status remains planning.

This will suit providers experienced in designing, installing, operating or maintaining rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging networks, particularly where they can offer practical models for publicly available infrastructure on local-authority-owned sites. Relevant businesses may include charge point operators, electrical installation contractors, infrastructure investors, energy companies and delivery partnerships combining these capabilities. The Council is looking for evidence-based views on different delivery solutions, procurement routes and the commercial appeal of installing rapid charging infrastructure across a range of sites. Suppliers able to explain how they would create a reliable, high-quality network for residents, businesses and visitors, while supporting renewable energy use, partnership opportunities and green growth, will be well placed to contribute to the market engagement and prepare for any later competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SKDC-1471 INSTALLATION OF ULTRA-RAPID ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE POINTS

Notice Description

South Kesteven District Council are conducting initial market research in which they are seeking information from a range of commissioners and providers to inform their procurement approach. In particular, the Council are looking to respondents to: 1. Share learning on a range of delivery solutions 2. Share learning on different procurement approaches 3. Share feedback on the appeal of installing rapid and ultra rapid charge points across a range of Council-owned sites in South Kesteven. South Kesteven District Council is currently looking at options for its provision of rapid/ ultra-rapid charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across the district and to implement the best model which provides a sustainable and modernised service to meet the needs of our residents. This will align with the Council's ambitions to drive partnership opportunities to support and encourage renewable energy use in the district and unlock green growth, and ensure South Kesteven has a high-quality network of electric vehicle charging points that meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors. The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of South Kesteven's publicly available fast charging infrastructure. The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help define the preferred operating model for the provision of rapid/ultra-rapid charge points, and to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct. Providers are invited to provide a response to the soft market questionnaire that can be accessed via the below link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=adedc36b-318c-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The deadline for submission for the soft market testing is: 12 noon 1st September 2026.

Planning Information

Providers are invited to provide a response to the soft market questionnaire that can be accessed via the below link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=adedc36b-318c-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The deadline for submission for the soft market testing is: 12 noon 1st September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072416-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Kesteven District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Further Information

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