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title: "S30098 Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) technical partner"
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# S30098 Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) technical partner

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e84315a-c9ab-40de-b0e4-1762ead16c93

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has concluded the award stage of a tender titled "S30098 Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) technical partner," classified under Development consultancy services (CPV code: 73220000). This procurement focuses on enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the Strategic Road Network, with a specific requirement for specialist technical support. The contract, active from 16 June 2026 to 30 June 2028, has a total value of £1,232,140 and employs a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It was awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1, based in Basingstoke. The procurement addresses various delivery locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Oversea Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Key details such as the tender's completion status, industry category, and comprehensive coverage of infrastructure support are crucial milestones in this process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in consultancy services, particularly those specializing in infrastructural and technical development for electric vehicle charging. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable to participate, reflecting a strategic opportunity for such businesses to expand their operational scope and credentials within the UK and internationally. The procurement process underlines the importance of industry collaboration to mitigate risks and enhance the reliability of the critical charging infrastructure network, which could be a springboard for innovation and development in this fast-evolving sector. Firms able to offer robust grid connection management, design assurance, and barrier removal at motorway service points may find substantial prospects for involvement and contribution to this high-impact initiative.

## Notice

The Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) programme requires specialist technical support to ensure National Highways can safely and effectively accelerate the rollout of reliable high power EV charging across the Strategic Road Network, an essential step in enabling the UK's transition to zero emission transport. The work order provides critical expertise to manage grid connection risks, assure Distribution Network Operator (DNO) designs, unblock delivery barriers at motorway service areas, and strengthen National Highways' internal capability so we can oversee complex electrical infrastructure safely and with confidence. Without this specialist support, there is a significant risk of delays to energising key sites, persistent charging "cold spots," reduced resilience for long distance EV travel, and weakened readiness to manage future government interventions, ultimately compromising public confidence, programme credibility, and safety for road users relying on dependable charging infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c72f4e2-980d-4a20-813c-d7656f4bd607 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,232,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,232,140 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c72f4e2-980d-4a20-813c-d7656f4bd607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c72f4e2-980d-4a20-813c-d7656f4bd607
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85b0d6f1-8de4-4347-aef0-b33569f5ace6
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