--- title: "Wigan EVCI Pre-Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065309" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065309" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065309.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065309.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Wigan EVCI Pre-Market Engagement Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065309 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065309) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065309.json) ## Summary Wigan Council is leading a procurement initiative titled "Wigan EVCI Pre-Market Engagement," focusing on the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure within its borough's car parks. This opportunity, categorised under services and relevant to electrical equipment and installation work, aims to provide comprehensive charge point solutions. The council is planning this procurement as a concession contract valued at £60 million, with potential total costs reaching £72 million. With the procurement currently in the planning stage, there is an active pre-market engagement period scheduled until 31st March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in an online engagement meeting set for 24th February 2026, followed by the completion of a questionnaire to gather insights that will shape the eventual tender process. This initiative presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in electrical services, infrastructure management, and sustainable technologies. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality electrical equipment, installation services, and customer support are ideally positioned to compete. The council seeks a long-term partner able to provide an end-to-end service encompassing rapid and ultra-rapid charging capabilities, enhancing vehicle accessibility within the borough and stimulating local economic activity. Engaging in this pre-market process allows businesses to align with Wigan Council's strategic goals, potentially paving the way for lucrative partnerships and contributing to the region's sustainability targets. ## Notice Wigan Council are looking to identify a long-term partner to provide Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Council-owned car parks within the borough. The contract will cover supply, installation, operation, maintenance and customer service functions to provide an end-to-end / turnkey service. The project aims to increase the number, range and accessibility of public charging points across the borough. It is proposed to provide 100 active charge points and passive provision for over 100 charge points within Council-owned car parks. The contract would operate as a concession contract for a 13 year period with option to extend for 2 years. A mix of standard and fast charge points would be sought to meet the varying needs of residents, businesses and visitors. However, the appointed supplier will be given the option to provide rapid and ultra-rapid charging facilities in identified locations as desired. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to gauge the level of interest in this opportunity and obtain feedback from the market, so all responses received are very much appreciated.. The Pre-Market Engagement process will remain active until the publication of the UK4 Tender Notice. As part of the Pre-Market Engagement Process, Wigan Council are hosting an online meeting on Tuesday 24th February 2026 14:00-16:00 via Microsoft Teams. If your organisation is interested in attending this event, you will need to sign in and book a place via the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wigan-evci-pre-market-engagement-tickets-1982970675671?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Following the online meeting, a pre-market engagement questionnaire will be shared with attendees to help Wigan Council to gain feedback regarding specific issues and queries. The feedback gained from the questionnaire will help guide to procurement process and the ask going forward. Wigan Council also reserves the right, during the Pre-Market Engagement period, to hold additional meetings (separate from the above session) in person or virtually with a range of interested parties or one to one meetings and/or issue a series of requests for information which may relate to the Council's requirements, the procurement process and documents, and the terms of the contract. For the avoidance of doubt, the whole process is for the purpose of conducting pre-market engagement and does not formally begin a procurement process or constitute any commitment by Wigan Council to undertake any procurement exercise. Furthermore, potential bidders will not be prejudiced by not responding to this pre-market engagement notification. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this, or any future procurement that Wigan Council may conduct. Any costs involved in responding to this pre-market engagement will be borne by the responders. ### Planning Information The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to gauge the level of interest in this opportunity and obtain feedback from the market, so all responses received are very much appreciated.. The Pre-Market Engagement process will remain active until the publication of the UK4 Tender Notice. As part of the Pre-Market Engagement Process, Wigan Council are hosting an online meeting on Tuesday 24th February 2026 14:00-16:00 via Microsoft Teams. If your organisation is interested in attending this event, you will need to sign in and book a place via the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wigan-evci-pre-market-engagement-tickets-1982970675671?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Following the online meeting, a pre-market engagement questionnaire will be shared with attendees to help Wigan Council to gain feedback regarding specific issues and queries. The feedback gained from the questionnaire will help guide to procurement process and the ask going forward. Wigan Council also reserves the right, during the Pre-Market Engagement period, to hold additional meetings (separate from the above session) in person or virtually with a range of interested parties or one to one meetings and/or issue a series of requests for information which may relate to the Council’s requirements, the procurement process and documents, and the terms of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013051-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2041 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013051-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013051-2026 12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wigan-evci-pre-market-engagement-tickets-1982970675671?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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