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Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging)

East Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council, acting as lead authority for North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council, procured a private-sector partner for public electric vehicle charging across Ayrshire. The requirement covers operation of public charging services; adoption of the authorities’ existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure; expansion of the public charging network using public and private funding; and the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of charging infrastructure for council fleets and depots. The work is delivered across East, North and South Ayrshire, with East Ayrshire Council leading the partnership. It combines infrastructure works, electrical services, network operation, repairs and maintenance, tariff-related services, software or charging-management services, and associated project delivery. The main classification is public electric vehicle charging services (CPV 71314100).

This procurement has been awarded following a restricted procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. It comprised one lot and is complete; Believ Limited was selected, and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 26 August 2026. The estimated value is £58 million, although the final concession value is stated to be unknown. The contract period is 7,200 days, described in the award information as 15 years plus a possible five-year period. Bids were due by 11 April 2025 at 12:00. Up to five bidders were envisaged for the second stage. Evaluation was based on the most economically advantageous tender: quality weighted at 70% and price at 30%. Criteria covered new infrastructure delivery, transfer and handover, continuity, tariffs, affordability, financial assurance, community benefits, fair work and policy alignment.

This award indicates substantial, long-term demand from three Ayrshire councils for suppliers able to combine public electric vehicle charging operations with infrastructure delivery. A credible future competitor would need to manage and expand an existing charging network, install and maintain public, fleet and depot equipment, and handle customer-facing service and tariff arrangements. Relevant capability includes electrical engineering, EV-specific installation, project and programme management, environmental and quality management, health and safety, network or software operation, repairs and maintenance, and continuity planning. The requirement favours organisations able to work across multiple local authorities and coordinate public funding, private finance and concession revenues. Evidence should include comparable works and services, supported by referees, with consortium or named specialist partners available where needed. Staff qualifications, including street works, EV installation, NICEIC, CSCS and SMSTS credentials, are important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging)

Notice Description

Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging) for East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of a private sector partner to adopt the Ayrshire Authorities' Existing EVCI and expand the EV public charging network within Ayrshire through a mix of public and private funding, as well as the supply and installation of fleet/depot charging infrastructure funded the Partner Councils will be procured through a partnership between North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire, led by East Ayrshire Council. Please see the Ayrshires Project Information Pack for further details.. This Procurement is following the Restricted Procedure. Its envisaged there shall be up to 5 bidders short-listed to be invited to the Stage 2 Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791963
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563627
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681500 - Rechargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities

45213312 - Car park building construction work

45223300 - Parking lot construction work

45233120 - Road construction works

45233270 - Parking-lot-surface painting work

45233291 - Installation of bollards

48444100 - Billing system

50324100 - System maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71314100 - Electrical services

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Believ Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525048
    Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging) - Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging) for East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563627
    Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging) - Provision of public electric vehicle charging services and supply and installation of associated electricity vehicle charging services for local authority (including fleet charging) for East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council

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