--- title: "Supply, Install, Maintain and Operate Electric Vehicle Charge Points" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04df09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04df09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04df09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04df09.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Supply, Install, Maintain and Operate Electric Vehicle Charge Points Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04df09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04df09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04df09.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has issued a tender for the supply, installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charge points within the region. The project falls under the services category, specifically "Installation services of electrical equipment" (CPV Code: 51110000), and aims to support the transition to a low carbon economy. The Council is providing £2,853,000 in capital funding through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme, with an estimated total procurement value of £7,000,000. The procurement process, which follows the Competitive Dialogue process under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, requires submissions by midday on Monday, 17th March 2025. The Agreement will run from October 2025 for 15 years, with an additional 12 months extension. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Companies with a proven track record of supplying and operating charge points across the UK, and who can deliver high customer satisfaction, will be well-suited to compete. The tender allows the winning service provider to operate and maintain the charging network with minimal financial risk, supported by substantial Council funding. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to expand their operations within a growing market for electric vehicle infrastructure, leveraging the extensive financial and structural support from West Northamptonshire Council. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking to grant a concession (the Concession) to a qualified Service Provider to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle charge points within the region. To support residents and businesses in their transition to a low carbon economy, WNC are committed to the delivery of a sustainable high quality electric vehicle public charging network across the region that represents: * A positive customer experience of public EV charging that is: o Easy to use, intuitive and integrated, o Inclusive and accessible to all, and o Fairly priced, while * A fair financial return on resources and opportunities provided by the Council. Except where noted, the Service Provider must be able to supply, install, operate, and maintain the chargers at no cost to the Council, outside of LEVI funding. The Service Provider must demonstrate their experience of supplying and operating charge points across the UK with a high level of customer satisfaction. The Council will be contributing PS2,853,000 in capital funding, secured through Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme. The Authority has estimated the total procurement valuation to be: PS7,000,000. This takes into account the Authority's contribution of PS2,853,000. The service provider's investment towards this concession contract should amount to a minimum of PS4.2m. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The Authority intends to conduct a competition following the Competitive Dialogue process to identify and define the solutions which are best suited to meeting the needs of the Authority as set out in the procurement documents. The amount of income likely to be derived by the concessionaire is currently unknown. The Authority is relying on the procurement process to ascertain the value. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. The Agreement will run for 15 years plus an additional 12 months from October 2025. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home Supplier questionnaires must be returned via the Portal. The return date is midday on Monday 17th March 2025. Submissions received after this time and date will not be accepted. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking to grant a concession (the Concession) to a qualified Service Provider to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle charge points within the region. To support residents and businesses in their transition to a low carbon economy, WNC are committed to the delivery of a sustainable high quality electric vehicle public charging network across the region that represents: * A positive customer experience of public EV charging that is: o Easy to use, intuitive and integrated, o Inclusive and accessible to all, and o Fairly priced, while * A fair financial return on resources and opportunities provided by the Council. Except where noted, the Service Provider must be able to supply, install, operate, and maintain the chargers at no cost to the Council, outside of LEVI funding. The Service Provider must demonstrate their experience of supplying and operating charge points across the UK with a high level of customer satisfaction. The Council will be contributing PS2,853,000 in capital funding, secured through Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme. The Authority has estimated the total procurement valuation to be: PS7,000,000. This takes into account the Authority's contribution of PS2,853,000. The service provider's investment towards this concession contract should amount to a minimum of PS4.2m. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The Authority intends to conduct a competition following the Competitive Dialogue process to identify and define the solutions which are best suited to meeting the needs of the Authority as set out in the procurement documents. The amount of income likely to be derived by the concessionaire is currently unknown. The Authority is relying on the procurement process to ascertain the value. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. The Agreement will run for 15 years plus an additional 12 months from October 2025. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home Supplier questionnaires must be returned via the Portal. The return date is midday on Monday 17th March 2025. Submissions received after this time and date will not be accepted. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005068-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005068-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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