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title: "Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515fc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI)

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515fc

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the planning phase for a notable procurement process concerning the provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure, labelled Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI). This project offers a significant opportunity within the works category and is situated in the Tees Valley region, specifically in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID TVCA-PROC-0297, is slated to be conducted through an open procedure. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled with a due date for response by 29th August 2025. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 28th November 2025, extending potentially until the end of November 2040, subject to renewal. The value of the procurement is estimated at a gross amount of £7,915,200.

This tender represents a promising business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation, vehicle refuelling services, and related infrastructure works. Companies with the capacity to engage in large-scale installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure are likely to find this project suited to their expertise. The procurement is conducive to SMEs, thus encouraging smaller enterprises to explore this potential market. Businesses involved in the electrical and automotive industries should consider participating in this tender to capitalise on the growing emphasis on sustainable transport solutions in the UK.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a single Concessionaire for the supply, installation, maintenance and operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and associated works and services. Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI). Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: * Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise; * Validate the supplier's proposal; * Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery * Potential risks associated with the procurement * Understand opportunities, costs and considerations * Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. Please refer to the Pre-Tender Market Engagement documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5556a012-e971-f011-813a-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the documentation. Registration is free.

### Planning Information

To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the ProContract e-tendering portal at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5556a012-e971-f011-813a-005056b64545
All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template.
Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com, via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352.
Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046071-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,596,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046071-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 09:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022471-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 13:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022287-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046071-2025
  5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022471-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022287-2025
  16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5556a012-e971-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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