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

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518f9

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process under discussion is spearheaded by Cornwall Council, focusing on a "Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Concession" within the UK, specifically in Cornwall. This initiative forms part of a public services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, reflecting its active status. The procurement seeks to design, install, operate, and maintain an on-street electric vehicle charging network with substantial backing of up to £3,109,000 of LEVI funding, to ensure the deployment of at least 2,000 charge points by December 2029. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders via the e-procurement portal by 30th September 2026, with the project anticipated to commence on 7th May 2027 and potentially extend over 16 years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle refuelling services, electrical installations, and system maintenance services. Those capable of delivering high-quality charge points and ensuring their ongoing functionality are invited to contribute to this ambitious infrastructure endeavour. The contract is well-suited to firms of any size, given its SME suitability status, and provides avenues for growth by participating in a pioneering project that aligns with national decarbonisation goals. With strategic objectives like affordable pricing and the use of green energy, companies that can address these aspects stand to make substantial gains in both reputation and business scaling opportunities.

## Notice

Tender Opportunity: Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Concession Contract - Cornwall Council Cornwall Council invites bids for a 15-year concession contract (with an optional 1-year extension) to design, install, operate, and maintain a high-quality on-street electric vehicle charging network across Cornwall. This ambitious project is supported by up to PS3,109,000 of Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding and aims to deliver at least 2,000 publicly accessible charge points by December 2029. The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding is capped at a maximum of PS3,109,000 any submission exceeding this figure will be deemed non-complaint and excluded from further evaluation. See tender documents for further details. All proposed charge points must be above-ground installations that comply with current UK safety, accessibility, and maintenance standards. Cornwall Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Expanding EV infrastructure is central to this goal. Our Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Strategy sets out a vision for a comprehensive, accessible, and reliable charging network that removes barriers to EV adoption for residents and visitors alike. Cornwall is the third largest unitary authority by population and a major tourist destination, with over 4 million overnight visits annually. Nearly two-thirds of residents live in rural or dispersed communities, making on-street and near-home charging essential. Strategic Objectives * Deliver a well-maintained, reliable network with excellent uptime and customer experience. * Ensure affordable and transparent pricing, aligned with prevailing market rates. * Provide inclusive access, meeting PAS 1899 accessibility standards wherever practicable. * Support social value commitments, including local employment and zero-emission maintenance vehicles. * Guarantee green energy supply for all charge points. Why Cornwall? * A unique geography with urban, rural, and coastal communities. * Strong tourism economy driving seasonal demand. * A clear strategy supporting sustainable transport and EV uptake. Join us in shaping a cleaner, greener future for Cornwall. This is a rare opportunity to deliver a transformative EV infrastructure programme that supports residents, visitors, and businesses while contributing to national decarbonisation goals. There is a compulsory financial contribution of PS60,000 from 1 April 2028, which the Service Provider agrees to pay the Authority annually for the duration of the contract. This financial contribution will be index-linked for annual increase from the anniversary of the first payment to increases in the Retail Price Index (RPI), regardless of income generated. Please refer to the Statement of Requirements (Specification) and the Draft Contact for full details. This opportunity includes a requirement for 2,000 Charge points to be installed, commissioned and operational by 31st December 2029, any submission which falls below this figure will be deemed non-compliant and excluded from further evaluation. See tender documents for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend (at the Authority's discretion and on the same terms and conditions) exists for a further period of one (1) year, offering a total potential Concession term of up to sixteen (16) years. The Authority gives no guarantee that the Contract will be extended beyond the initial term of fifteen (15) years.

### Planning Information

This is a Soft Market Test as part of our pre procurement market engagement, please refer to the Procurement description section for further detail.
Should you be interested in this area of service provision and helping us with our tender development, please register your interest via our procurement portal (Proactis.com) www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search for Project No. DN775309, Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Concession to download the Soft Market Test and then return via the portal by no later than close of 26/09/2025 or at the following link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=9456ce31-597f-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069137-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2027 - 6 May 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,775,519 |
| Lots value | £92,775,519 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 30163000 - Charge cards
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31681500 - Rechargers
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 50324100 - System maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 11:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069137-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 16:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011145-2026
- 29 Aug 2025 at 06:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052247-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 13:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023314-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069137-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011145-2026
  6th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052247-2025
  29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023314-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Suppliers will find all tender documents including all technical requirements freely available at the e-procurement portal used by the Authority for the purposes of this Procurement and which can be accessed at the provided web address, registration is required. Project reference DN775309. Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Concession. Submissions must also be made via the same portal. Direct link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5f4bfc79-7903-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5f4bfc79-7903-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=9456ce31-597f-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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