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title: "CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECT"
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# CONCESSION CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO DELIVER CHESHIRE EAST'S LOCAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVI) PROJECT

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e28a

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for a concession contract titled "Strategic Partner to Deliver Cheshire East's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Project", aimed at strengthening the borough’s electric vehicle charging capacity. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. The council utilised an award procedure with prior competition publication, following the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The strategic partner, Qwello UK LTD, was awarded a contract valued at approximately £62 million to manage the installation, maintenance, operation, and administration of electric vehicle charging points using LEVI funding. The contract, signed on 11 March 2026, is expected to last for 15 years, with much of the £2,132,000 grant directed towards establishing grid connections. This initiative addresses the needs for AC and occasional DC charging solutions across urban settings within Cheshire East, with an emphasis on chargers delivering 7kW to 22kW outputs.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation, maintenance, and urban infrastructure development. With plans for extensive electric vehicle charge point installations within the borough, businesses capable of adapting to evolving technologies in renewable energy supply and distribution stand to gain markedly from partnerships with the council. Contractors providing innovative solutions for urban and residential environments, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like Qwello UK LTD, which have demonstrated capability in managing groundworks and operational logistics, are ideal candidates for future procurement opportunities. The procurement highlights the importance of strategic investments in sustainable technology, making Cheshire East an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand in the electric mobility space.

## Notice

This contract is for a strategic partnership and for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charge points across the borough utilising LEVI funding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting authority followed a process similar to an Open procurement process, under the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 to appoint a strategic partner for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charging points across the Borough, using LEVI funding for part of that. The chargepoints shall comply with the minimum specification set out in the LEVI Technical Schedule1. In addition to supplying and installing the chargepoints, the contractor shall be required to undertake groundworks and installation, operation and maintenance, and back-office administration, and liaison with CEC and relevant third parties. Because of the power output of the chargepoints it is expected that they will provide AC current to charging vehicles, although a range or solutions that are right for the location in which they are installed should be available and some DC charging may be required. The contractor will provide a range of solutions to suit different settings in the urban environment. The available LEVI grant funding for delivery of this project is PS2,132,000. It is expected that the funding will predominantly be used to fund grid connections. The LEVI grant funding is for charging devices rated lower than 22kW and most chargepoints will deliver between 7kW and 22kW from each connection. Lower ratings than this will be accepted in some circumstances but are less preferable because they will be less suited to charging during the day, but may be required at some sites, particularly on-street. Some DC chargepoints may also be acceptable where standard chargepoints cannot satisfy the residential need. The contractor will invest its own funds in the delivery of the services which has been included in the value of the contract. Please note the current contract value excludes VAT. Additional information: The approximate contract value is PS62million including inflation based on OBR forecasts, excluding VAT. This is based on the capital cost of delivery, combining LEVI grant funding and supplier investment, and the Councils forecast of revenue over the 15year contract term based on industry information available to it for chargepoint utilisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030546-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST 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 | TLD6 Cheshire, TLD62 Cheshire East |

## 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
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030546-2026
- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005324-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012860-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

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