--- title: "22 111 CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # 22 111 CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECT Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578eef69-6173-4c3f-af5a-bed96bca1c9e.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the Cheshire East's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project was conducted by Cheshire East Borough Council. This contract, valued at approximately £62 million, aims to establish a strategic partnership for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charge points throughout the Cheshire East borough, funded through LEVI grants. The procurement adhered to the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 using an open procedure, highlighting opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The tender process began in early 2025, with the submission deadline on 22nd April 2025 and awarded on 11th March 2026 to Qwello UK LTD. The contract period spans from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2041, with services delivered in England, categorised under 'Chargers' and related services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, offering a substantial long-term contract and the potential to contribute to a growing industry. Companies with expertise in installation, maintenance, and the operation of electric charging stations, as well as those capable of handling back-office and administrative tasks, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The inclusion of LEVI funding and the project's scale suggest opportunities for substantial growth and development for the awarded supplier, alongside fostering partnerships with Cheshire East Borough Council and possibly expanding further within the UK's electric vehicle infrastructure sector. ## Notice This contract is for a strategic partnership and for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle chargepoints across the borough utilising LEVI funding. To access this competition, please visit www.the-chest.org.uk, project ID DN751956. This Contract Notice is published to advertise to organisations wishing to enter into a concession contract with the Authority for A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECTT. The Authority is conducting this procurement under the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 (the "2016 Regulations"). The chargepoints shall comply with the minimum specification set out in the LEVI Technical Schedule1. In addition to supplying and installing the chargepoints, the successful Charge Point Operator (CPO) shall be required to undertake groundworks and installation, operation and maintenance, and back-office administration, and liaison with CEC and relevant third parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e961b5-c15d-48a2-8dc5-c959542b51c9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2041 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £62,000,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | QWELLO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e961b5-c15d-48a2-8dc5-c959542b51c9 - 4 Apr 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5155474e-a8eb-49cb-a66b-ef4987fa20a0 - 27 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5a729c-7f78-457e-9b76-9b5877d9b181 - 17 Feb 2025 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbba921b-eb3e-4833-9033-d0904db1251b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e961b5-c15d-48a2-8dc5-c959542b51c9 13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5155474e-a8eb-49cb-a66b-ef4987fa20a0 4th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5a729c-7f78-457e-9b76-9b5877d9b181 27th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbba921b-eb3e-4833-9033-d0904db1251b 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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