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title: "Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points"
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# Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f6ea20e-29d8-40b2-a2e4-6bdc304801ca

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, classified under "Battery chargers" (CPV code 31158100). This project is part of a broader car parking initiative across the trust's facilities in the North East of England. MER Fleet Services Limited has been awarded the contract through a call-off without competition from the ESPO Framework: Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 3 (VCI3) - 636_25. The contract period runs from 12 March 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was selective, leveraging an existing framework agreement, essential for streamlined acquisition.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle charging infrastructure and related sectors. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises can explore partnership opportunities or subcontracting arrangements with the primary supplier for similar future undertakings. Companies specialising in sustainable transport solutions or with expertise in EV charging technology stand to benefit from networking and developing alliances with major players such as MER Fleet Services Limited. This procurement highlights ongoing innovation in public transportation services, presenting avenues for suppliers looking to expand their market presence in the North East region.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) require the supply and installation of EV charging points across the trust, as part of a car parking project. CDDFT have awarded this requirement to MER Fleet Services Limited via call-off without competition through ESPO Framework: Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 3 (VCI3) - 636_25, Lot 1 Purchase of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (expiring 23rd December 2027) from 12/03/2026 - 31/03/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56fd008-3755-46ef-ade8-3c4c5b40da98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,838 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,838 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MER FLEET SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31158100 - Battery chargers

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56fd008-3755-46ef-ade8-3c4c5b40da98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56fd008-3755-46ef-ade8-3c4c5b40da98
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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