Award

Award of Supply, Installation & Maintenance of Rapid EV Charging Units (SXL FW)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of nine Rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Units across the region. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and was conducted as a mini competition under the Scotland Excel Framework, specifically targeting Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2119 – Lot 1, Region 2. The procurement process reached the award stage on 13th February 2026, with the contract retroactively signed on 11th December 2025. The project location is within Argyll and Bute, and the industry classifications include chargers and electric vehicles, identified by CPV codes 31158000 and 34144900, respectively.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in the EV infrastructure sector, particularly those experienced in the supply and maintenance of charging units. Companies with comprehensive service offerings and competitive pricing stand to benefit, as evidenced by the range of bid values, with the lowest valid bid at £302,706.74 and the highest at £398,324.07. MP Group UK Limited, based in Glasgow, was successful in securing this contract, indicating the potential for businesses in close geographic proximity to participate. This award highlights the growing demand and potential for growth in the sustainable transport sector, providing ample opportunities for businesses capable of delivering on these complex projects.

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Notice Title

Award of Supply, Installation & Maintenance of Rapid EV Charging Units (SXL FW)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Mini Competition is to secure an offer for the supply, installation and maintenance services for 9 Rapid EV Charging Units located across the region of Argyll and Bute.We are considering an award under the Scotland Excel Framework; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2119 - Lot 1, Region 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808418
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549539
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

NHS LANARKSHIRE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Flood Risk and Structures, Procurement, Procurement and Contract Management Team, Purchasing
Contact Email
david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, julie.diggin@ros.gov.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, steelb@angus.gov.uk, tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 1620827827, +44 1698752649, +44 1835824000, +441546604011, 01312448890, 07385223198

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

DUNCAN&CAMERON

EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL

HIGHLANDER INTERNATIONAL RECYCLING

MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES

MP GROUP

PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

SWECO

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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