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title: "W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648e8"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648e8

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## Summary

Derby City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at its depots, under the title "W734 - Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure in Depots." This project falls within the electrical installation work industry category and targets two depots located in Derby, United Kingdom (UKF11). The procurement method was a direct award due to VEV SERVICES LIMITED’s existing involvement in assessing Derby's electrical capacity and their guidance regarding the Department for Transport's funding opportunity. The contract was signed on 18 February 2026, with the performance period set from 20 February to 31 March 2026, aligning with the critical constraint to utilise the grant funding by the fiscal year-end. The procurement stage reached completion, and it is classified under 'works.' The direct award was justified by the necessity to avoid loss of funding and ensure continuity without duplicating survey costs, thereby securing progress within tight timescales.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, specifically for firms experienced in electrical installation work, as it supports the transition to cleaner energy usage within fleet operations. SMEs like VEV SERVICES LIMITED, which possess specialist knowledge and previous engagement with similar technical requirements, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The implementation of EV charging units not only contributes to climate change objectives but also enhances the operational effectiveness of depot facilities. Businesses engaged in sustainable transport solutions, electrical networking, and infrastructure improvements stand to gain competitive advantages by participating in such tenders. The collaboration with Derby City Council signifies a critical step towards achieving broader electrification and carbon reduction commitments, offering potential future contracts as public authorities continue to expand their infrastructure capabilities.

## Notice

Provide and install X4 Autel AC Ultra Street dual socket 22kW chargers, X1 Autel Maxi Charger DH240 120kW and X2 Autel DC compact 50kW (both inc. 10m cable) and associated groundworks across two depots.

### Procurement Information

The Department for Transport confirmed the award of grant funding on 28 January 2026, notwithstanding that the bid submission deadline was 31 November 2025. The funding is subject to the condition that all monies are fully spent by the end of the 2025/26 financial year, creating an exceptionally constrained delivery timeframe. The grant supports fleet operators with the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for HGVs, vans and coaches at operational depots, directly contributing to the Authority's climate change commitments, cleaner fleet objectives and wider electrification programme Vev has already been engaged to undertake assessments of the existing electrical capacity at the Authority's depots and to evaluate the feasibility of further fleet electrification. Through this existing engagement, Vev identified and advised on the availability of the relevant Department for Transport funding opportunity to support additional charging infrastructure at the Stores Road and London Road depots. Given Vev's detailed prior knowledge of the depots, the existing electrical infrastructure, and the specific funding requirements, a direct award was considered necessary to ensure continuity of work, avoid duplication of surveys and design costs, and enable the project and funding bid to be progressed within the required and exceptionally tight timescales. Failure to approve the direct award would present a significant risk of loss of grant funding, delays to the fleet electrification programme, increased overall costs, disruption to technical continuity, and the potential failure to achieve agreed carbon reduction targets. In accordance with procurement transparency requirements, a 8 working day standstill period was observed prior to contract award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014594-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| Contracts value | £340,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEV SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014594-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010475-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014594-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010475-2026
  5th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vev.com
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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