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title: "Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI)"
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# Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be5c

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (KCC) has concluded the award stage, ensuring the successful delivery of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project. Urban Fox Networks (Kent) Limited has been contracted for a concession period of 20 years starting from February 2026. This contract focuses on installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment to build charging infrastructures across the county to facilitate zero-emission vehicles. Key targets are set for the installation of 4,000 charging sockets by 2030 and 10,000 by 2035. Kent County, located in the UKJ4 region, aims to support the Government's ambitious plan to achieve net zero by 2050, and the infrastructure installation will take place within the first 10 years of the contract. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, assuring a careful selection of suppliers who can fulfil the Council's objectives effectively.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of electric vehicle infrastructure and related services, particularly those specialising in electrical equipment installation and operation. Companies with expertise in developing charging networks and those with innovative solutions for efficient energy utilisation and management would find this an appealing prospect. The focus on improving public access to charging facilities, especially for those without home charging capabilities, aligns with national policy priorities, potentially increasing market growth and revenue streams. Medium-sized enterprises in the region equipped with experience in delivering resilient and scalable solutions stand to benefit significantly from the UK's commitment to decarbonising transport infrastructure.

## Notice

The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI). In line with Government plans to decarbonise transport and end the sale of petrol and diesel cars, Kent County Council is preparing the network for zero emission vehicles and in doing so supporting the ambition to reach net zero by 2050.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI). In line with Government plans to decarbonise transport and end the sale of petrol and diesel cars, Kent County Council is preparing the network for zero emission vehicles and in doing so supporting the ambition to reach net zero by 2050. In March 2022 the Government published Taking charge: the electric vehicle infrastructure strategy which outlined their intention that Local Authorities should play a leading role in ensuring equitable access to Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) in their localities. This was followed up in 2023 when the Government launched the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which was designed to help deliver a step change in the deployment of local, primarily low power, on-street charging infrastructure to accelerate the commercialisation of, and investment in, the local charging infrastructure sector. The LEVI fund is administered by the Office of Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV), who want to see Tier 1 Authorities enabling charging for those in most need. In the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging, OZEV have made it clear that the primary focus should be on existing residential properties without the ability to charge their vehicles at home. The Council will work with the supplier to develop a reliable and high-quality public on-street charge point network. This will enable equal levelling up across the county by providing the infrastructure needed for the residents of Kent to make the switch to EVs, particularly for those without the ability to charge at home. The Individual Contract is a Concession Contract with a contractual term of 20 years. The Supplier will work with the Customer to plan and deliver a network of primarily 7 kWh < 22 kWh charge points. However, other charge point types and speeds may be considered if needed and subject to agreement by The Customer. The installation period of the charge points will take place during the first 10 years of the contract term. Based on the data provided by CENEX and the project dependencies, assumptions, constraints and risks, KCC have set the below indicative targets for installations: * Infrastructure for 4,000 Sockets by 2030 * Infrastructure for 10,000 Sockets by 2035 The Council has successfully secured LEVI capital funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022937-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FOX NETWORKS (KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31158000 - Chargers
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022937-2026
- 25 Nov 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037984-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=346138b5-0bab-ef11-8132-005056b64545

## Provenance

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