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04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is initiating a procurement process to acquire a back-office solution for Police Scotland's EV charging infrastructure. This contract, identified as PROC 26-3336, aims to consolidate existing services into a single contract and manage the migration of current chargers. The procurement pertains to the public order and safety industry category and falls under services procurement. The tender is in the active stage, with opportunities open for submissions starting from 4th March 2026. Interested parties should submit their tenders electronically by 7th April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing the same day. The contract location is within the UKM region, specifically in Glasgow, Scotland.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers experienced in back-office solutions for EV charging infrastructure. Companies adept at managing complex transitions and capable of providing scalable software solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The open procurement procedure invites submissions from a diverse range of companies within the UK's legal and economic standards. Suppliers must demonstrate technical ability and financial stability, with specific insurance requirements in place. With a contract duration of three years and an option to extend for two additional years, this opportunity promises sustained business engagement. Firms within the technology and services sector, especially those specialising in charge point management, are encouraged to leverage their expertise to secure this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PROC 26-3336 Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure

Notice Description

Police Scotland currently have in place back-office services with two separate Suppliers, due to expire within the next 12 months. Police Scotland require a single Supplier to migrate all chargers from existing Contract to a new single Contract. Police Scotland require a Supplier to provide a Single Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure; this will involve transitioning groups of chargers from these current solutions as well as adding any newly installed chargers added to the Estate during the Contract term, placed immediately on to this new Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland currently have in place back-office services with two separate Suppliers, due to expire within the next 12 months. Police Scotland require a single Supplier to migrate all chargers from existing Contracts to a new single Contract. Police Scotland require a Supplier to provide a Single Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure; this will involve transitioning groups of chargers from these current solutions as well as adding any newly installed chargers added to the Estate during the Contract term, placed immediately on to this new Contract. The Back Office functionality must provide a solution to manage the Authority's electric vehicle charging infrastructure to allow control, visibility and development of the back-office solution. Software supplied must be able to provide data in-line with a standard back office system as well as allow utilisation of data as detailed within the Back Office section above. Software must provide charge point management software. Including live monitoring of charge point network, including charge sessions, access controls, management of tariffs and payments, maintenance and reporting. Further information can be found within the Schedule of Requirements within the ITT document.

Renewal: The contract period is initially for three (3) years, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Further detail is contained within Tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825529
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550948
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31158000 - Chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

34144900 - Electric vehicles

48444100 - Billing system

50324100 - System maintenance services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

72260000 - Software-related services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At expiry points of the contract i.e. if not extended - 6 months prior to the end of year 3, year 4, or if all extensions are taken, then retender within year 4 to align with expiry.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550948
    PROC 26-3336 Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure - Police Scotland currently have in place back-office services with two separate Suppliers, due to expire within the next 12 months. Police Scotland require a single Supplier to migrate all chargers from existing Contract to a new single Contract. Police Scotland require a Supplier to provide a Single Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure; this will involve transitioning groups of chargers from these current solutions as well as adding any newly installed chargers added to the Estate during the Contract term, placed immediately on to this new Contract.

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