--- title: "CBC-1849-T-SK - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-09" --- # CBC-1849-T-SK - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1) Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-facebfb6-5b5e-4fed-834b-239045c19c0f.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is actively seeking service providers for its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure project, designated as the LEVI Tender 1. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services relevant to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The tender invites bids for two concession contracts that entail the supply, installation, and ongoing management of public electric vehicle charge points across Central Bedfordshire. The procurement process adopted is an open procedure, and currently, it is at the tender amendment stage. Interested parties need to submit their bids by 16th February 2026, and the contract is slated to commence on 1st July 2026, lasting for 15 years with an optional 12-month extension. The project aims to boost the availability of low-powered on-street and hub-based charge points, leveraging a sizeable allocation of £1,413,000 from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions. Companies proficient in providing integrated service solutions for the installation and maintenance of EV charging stations will find this procurement attractive. Given the supplier-funded nature of the project, businesses capable of leveraging and optimising external financial support will be at an advantage. The procurement underscores a commitment to enhancing public electric vehicle infrastructure and aligns with broader sustainability goals, offering a robust platform for growth in the green economy sector. It specifically demands bidders who cannot only utilise allocated funds effectively but also invest in enhancing the local infrastructure, making it an ideal opportunity for enterprises interested in contributing to community-oriented and environmentally sustainable development initiatives. ## Notice LEVI Tender 1 Central Bedfordshire Council have been allocated PS1,413,000 through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which aims to increase the number of on-street low-powered charging points in residential areas and accelerate the commercialisation of this market. The Council requires Service Providers for two concession contracts for the supply, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of a network of public electric vehicle charge points and associated services, at locations across Central Bedfordshire. Appointment to these contracts will be done via two separate procurement exercises, split by technology type - LEVI Tender 1 and LEVI Tender 2. Service Providers can bid for any of the two opportunities but cannot win both. LEVI Tender 1 involves the provision of residential charge points both on-street and in hubs (car parks and parking areas) at speeds of 7-22kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 500 charge points on-street (Group A locations) and 200 in hub locations (Group B locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS1,298,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. LEVI Tender 2 involves the provision of residential charge points specifically within on-street lampposts at speeds of up to 5kW. The requirements for this are to deliver a minimum of 800 charge points on-street (Group A locations). This project will be supplier-funded but supported by PS100,000 of the Council's LEVI grant funding allocation. The contract term for both contracts is 15 years, with the option to extend by 12 months for administrative purposes. Both opportunities seek to appoint Service Providers who can deliver an end-to-end turnkey solution and demonstrate a commitment to maximising the use of the LEVI funding, whilst also investing in Central Bedfordshire. These partnerships will deliver the objectives of the Central Bedfordshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and meet targets for charge point deployment. Charging infrastructure will be lower-powered and close to residential areas, spread across all settlements in Central Bedfordshire where we have identified need for access to public charging, both now and in the years ahead. Full details can be found in the suite of tender documents, including access to our detailed analysis and evidence base. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2041 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 45000000 - Construction work - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 65000000 - Public utilities - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2026 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 - 9 Feb 2026 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 - 9 Oct 2025 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 - 9 Oct 2025 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 - 9 Oct 2025 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 - 9 Oct 2025 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c025ac44-6b72-44a2-a123-1d0e3126b052 9th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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