--- title: "PROC 26-3336 Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066241" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066241" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066241.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066241.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-04" --- # PROC 26-3336 Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066241 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066241) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066241.json) ## Summary Police Scotland has initiated a tender process seeking a supplier for a back-office solution to support its EV (electric vehicle) charging infrastructure. The contract involves transitioning existing chargers to a single contract and managing newly installed chargers throughout the contract term. Taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Scotland (UKM), the procurement process is managed by the Scottish Police Authority, a public body governed by law. The tender is categorised under administration services, with auxiliary classifications including chargers, electricity, and software-related services. The procurement stage is currently active, with submission closing on 7th April 2026. The open procedure method invites interested parties to submit electronic proposals, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, such as equality, diversity, and living wage conditions. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in administration, software-related services, electrical equipment, and energy management. Businesses experienced in providing back-office solutions for complex infrastructure projects are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract duration of up to five years offers the potential for long-term engagement, subject to performance. The ability to demonstrate strong financial stability, insurance coverage, and technical capability, as well as adherence to SPD requirements, will be crucial for competing businesses. With a focus on quality and price, this project offers an excellent opportunity for suppliers to establish a strategic partnership with Police Scotland, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions to optimise and manage a large-scale EV charging network. ## Notice Police Scotland currently have in place back-office services with two separate Suppliers, due to expire within the next 12 months. Police Scotland require a single Supplier to migrate all chargers from existing Contract to a new single Contract. Police Scotland require a Supplier to provide a Single Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure; this will involve transitioning groups of chargers from these current solutions as well as adding any newly installed chargers added to the Estate during the Contract term, placed immediately on to this new Contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Police Scotland currently have in place back-office services with two separate Suppliers, due to expire within the next 12 months. Police Scotland require a single Supplier to migrate all chargers from existing Contracts to a new single Contract. Police Scotland require a Supplier to provide a Single Back-Office Solution for the Police Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure; this will involve transitioning groups of chargers from these current solutions as well as adding any newly installed chargers added to the Estate during the Contract term, placed immediately on to this new Contract. The Back Office functionality must provide a solution to manage the Authority's electric vehicle charging infrastructure to allow control, visibility and development of the back-office solution. Software supplied must be able to provide data in-line with a standard back office system as well as allow utilisation of data as detailed within the Back Office section above. Software must provide charge point management software. Including live monitoring of charge point network, including charge sessions, access controls, management of tariffs and payments, maintenance and reporting. Further information can be found within the Schedule of Requirements within the ITT document. Renewal: The contract period is initially for three (3) years, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Further detail is contained within Tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019546-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | At expiry points of the contract i.e. if not extended - 6 months prior to the end of year 3, year 4, or if all extensions are taken, then retender within year 4 to align with expiry. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G40 4EH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Calton | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity - 31158000 - Chargers - 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles - 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 48444100 - Billing system - 50324100 - System maintenance services - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019546-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825529 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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