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

Argyll and Bute Council

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13 Feb 2026 at 13:11

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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 Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
35
Supplier Names

MP Group UK Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

AECOM

thermo fisher scientific

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Water Rescue Scotland

CAS DUNCAN

Echomaster Marine Limited

Life Technologies Ltd

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Currie & Brown UK Limited

ScotFast Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

3x1

Continuity2 Ltd

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

KSO Research Limited

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Fairways GM

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Northern Trust

European Electronique Ltd

Highlander International Recycling

Ultima Business Solutions

DUNCAN&CAMERON

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

McGregor Boyall Associates

Sanderson Government and Defence

Sweco UK Limited

Agilent Technologies

Further Information

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