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ChargeHubs EV Infrastructure Network Expansion Concession Contract - Market Engagement

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 11:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is conducting a procurement process focused on the expansion of their ChargeHubs Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Network. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a specific emphasis on preliminary market engagement. The primary aim is to better understand market capacity and address potential barriers before initiating a new procurement strategy. Interested businesses are invited to complete a Market Engagement Form by 26 August 2026. The project includes the provision of DC fast and ultrarapid chargers in various local centres across Milton Keynes, located in the region code UKJ12, facilitating a top-up solution for residents. The contract is categorised under services and is part of concession projects, with the procurement's main goal to commence a formal advertising process by 1 October 2026.

This market engagement process provides an exciting opportunity for businesses with expertise in electric vehicle infrastructure, installation services of electrical equipment, and related maintenance. Firms specialising in battery chargers, rechargers, vehicle refuelling services, and electricity distribution are well-positioned to contribute to this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest as the suitability criteria are welcoming to them. Successful participation may pave the way for substantial business growth, as the project aligns with sustainable infrastructure expansion, enhancing long-term prospects in the electric vehicle sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ChargeHubs EV Infrastructure Network Expansion Concession Contract - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (the "Council") conducted a procurement, under Procurement OCID ocds-h6vhtk-051d58, giving an opportunity to private sector to fund the expansion of our Chargehubs Electric vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Network . The procurement was subsequently terminated following the receipt of no compliant bids and a Procurement Termination Notice was published. The Council is now undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand market capacity, potential barriers to participation and opportunities to refine the procurement strategy before commencing a new procurement process. Chargehubs will offer DC fast (50kw), and ultrarapid (150 kw) chargers to our network in conveniently located, local centres, we are able to offer our residents a top- up solution which can fill a battery to 80% in just 10 to 40 minutes. Charge Hubs will be designed to complement both home charging and residential chargers by offering this on demand facility locally. As part of market engagement, suppliers are requested to respond to the questions given in Market Engagement Form available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home latest by 12 noon; 26 August 2026. An expression of interest in this market engagement exercise will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise. The subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all providers wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement when published. The Council is not liable for any costs, expenses or fees incurred by any party participating in the market engagement exercise.

Planning Information

Potential Providers are requested to complete and return Market Engagement Form available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074707-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

31681500 - Rechargers

50324100 - System maintenance services

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2051 Over 5 years
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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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