Award

Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services for North West Scotland's public EV charging network

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is inviting tenders for the provision of Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) services to manage 118 electric vehicle chargers across North and West Scotland. This procurement falls under the 'services' category within the transport industry. The main locations for this tender include Argyll and Bute, the Western Isles, Orkney Islands, and Shetland Islands. It is currently in the tender stage, with the opportunity open for submission via an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is 18th July 2025, with the award period commencing the same day. The contract is valued at £40,000, with an option for annual renewals up to three years based on performance and strategic requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in managing and operating electric vehicle charging networks. Suitable businesses would need to demonstrate technical competence and financial reliability to support a broad and potentially expanding EV infrastructure. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in sustainable transport solutions or offering innovative technological advancements in charging services, should find this contract appealing. Engaging in this tender could enhance market presence and offer extended business prospects through future renewals and network expansions. Successful bidders could find themselves at the forefront of driving green transport initiatives within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services for North West Scotland's public EV charging network

Notice Description

CPNO services for 118 chargers across the North and West of Scotland for 1 year with an optional year on year extension for 3 years

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see ITT

Renewal: Optional year on year renewal for 3 years depending on strategy development and supplier performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546893
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

63712000 - Support services for road transport

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

79342300 - Customer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)
Additional Buyers

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk, contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk, info@hitrans.org.uk, procurement@argyll-bute.gov.uk, procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535, +44 1463719002, +44 1586555232, +44 1595744595, +44 1851600501

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1JJ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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