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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed a modification stage for a public procurement contract concerning the maintenance, warranty, and data sim needs for electric vehicle (EV) charge points, specifically targeting Evolt branded Circontrol units. Located in the UKM93 region, this service-focused procurement involved an extension of the contractual end date to 31st December 2026, originally set for 31st May 2026. The tender, identified as NAC/STA/5240, employed a limited procurement method without prior publication, primarily due to SWARCO Smart Charging Ltd’s exclusivity agreement with Circontrol, which restricts competition due to technical reasons. The overall contract value is assessed at £25,000, and the award was officially signed on 13th July 2026.

This procurement process provides business opportunities chiefly for organisations capable of managing and supporting EV charging infrastructure, especially those with technical expertise and licensing agreements similar to SWARCO Smart Charging Ltd. With a strategic focus on maintaining critical EV charging facilities, firms specialising in such technological services could benefit significantly. Businesses that align with evolving green transport initiatives and possess the capacity to handle software and firmware updates for specific units will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and partnership development with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

Modification - NAC/STA/5240 - Maintenance, warranty and data sim contract for EV charge points.

Notice Description

The modification for the maintenance, warranty and data sim contract for EV charge points. Swarco Smart Charging to provide us with warranty, maintenance and data sim card for all Evolt branded Circontrol units installed by Swarco. Extending the end date from 31st May 2026 - 31st December 2026. Swarco Smart Charging Ltd has an exclusivity agreement with Circontrol for the maintenance of the Circontrol/Evolt/Evolve EV charging units. Competition is absent for technical reasons and because only the manufacturer has access to the relevant software & firmware updates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Modification for the maintenance, warranty and data sim contract for EV charge points. Swarco Smart Charging to provide us with warranty, maintenance and data sim card for all Evolt branded Circontrol units installed by Swarco.Extending the end date from 31st May 2026 - 31st December 2026. Swarco Smart Charging Ltd has an exclusivity agreement with Circontrol for the maintenance of the Circontrol/Evolt/Evolve EV charging units. Competition is absent for technical reasons and because only the manufacturer has access to the relevant software & firmware updates.

Procurement Information

Swarco Smart Charging Ltd has an exclusivity agreement with Circontrol for the maintenance of the Circontrol/Evolt/Evolve EV charging units. Competition is absent for technical reasons and because only the manufacturer has access to the relevant software & firmware updates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
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

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO SMART CHARGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560744
    Modification - NAC/STA/5240 - Maintenance, warranty and data sim contract for EV charge points. - The modification for the maintenance, warranty and data sim contract for EV charge points. Swarco Smart Charging to provide us with warranty, maintenance and data sim card for all Evolt branded Circontrol units installed by Swarco. Extending the end date from 31st May 2026 - 31st December 2026. Swarco Smart Charging Ltd has an exclusivity agreement with Circontrol for the maintenance of the Circontrol/Evolt/Evolve EV charging units. Competition is absent for technical reasons and because only the manufacturer has access to the relevant software & firmware updates.

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