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

North Ayrshire Council

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23 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council procured services to maintain electric vehicle charge points, provide warranty support and supply data SIM cards. The requirement covers all Evolt-branded Circontrol units installed by SWARCO Smart Charging. The work supports continued operation of the council’s EV charging infrastructure, including access to maintenance and manufacturer software and firmware updates. Delivery is for the council’s installations in North Ayrshire, with the buying organisation acting as a central purchasing body. The relevant service category is repair and maintenance services, including telecommunications-related support for the data SIM provision (CPV 50000000). The supplier’s role combines technical maintenance, warranty administration and connectivity rather than the supply or installation of new charging hardware. The requirement relates specifically to Circontrol, Evolt and Evolve charging equipment.

This procurement is complete and was awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice. The council selected SWARCO Smart Charging Limited. It is a single-lot contract modification, with one electronic bid recorded and no SME bids. The contract was signed on 13 July 2026 and has a value of £25,000 including the stated GBP currency. The modification extends the contract end date from 31 May 2026 to 31 December 2026. The council’s stated basis for using a non-competitive route is that SWARCO has an exclusivity agreement with Circontrol and that competition is absent for technical reasons: only the manufacturer has access to the relevant software and firmware updates. The contract is active, while the procurement status is complete.

This award is commercially relevant to suppliers with specialist capability in electric vehicle charge-point maintenance, warranty support and associated connectivity services. The requirement shows that North Ayrshire Council uses a single provider for support of its Evolt-branded Circontrol charging estate, including manufacturer software and firmware updates. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable access to the relevant manufacturer systems, technical knowledge of Circontrol, Evolt or Evolve units, and the ability to manage maintenance and warranty obligations across an installed network. It would also need to provide reliable data SIM services for connected charge points. The award indicates a tightly controlled technical market in which manufacturer authorisation, exclusivity rights and practical access to proprietary updates may be decisive in establishing eligibility and credibility.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
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 Limited

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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