--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069719" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069719" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069719.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069719.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded) Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069719 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069719) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069719.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process focusing on the development of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for car parks across Staffordshire, with funding from the LEVI capital grant. This initiative seeks to install, operate, and maintain EV charging infrastructure in approximately 70 public car parks. The procurement is classified under the works category and relates to construction, electrical installation, and installation services of electrical equipment, covering the region UKG2 in the United Kingdom. Currently, the council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process to formulate the procurement strategy for this concession contract. Interested suppliers are invited to complete and return the PME Questionnaire by 5 pm on 3rd June 2026, to express their market appetite and provide feedback that will shape the sourcing strategy and tender documentation. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, specifically those with capabilities in electrical installation and equipment services. Firms adept at delivering technologically advanced, value-for-money solutions are likely to have a competitive edge. The project offers a substantial scale and longevity, starting in April 2027 with the potential for renewal after a 15-year contract period. By engaging in this process, businesses can position themselves as key players in the development of sustainable infrastructure, benefiting from state and private funding investments and advancing their presence in the expanding electric vehicle market. ## Notice Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is undertaking Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to inform the procurement strategy for an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) scheme forming part of the Council's wider EVI programme of works. The scheme proposes the delivery, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure within public car parks across Staffordshire (approximately 70 sites, 600 fast charging sockets, 7-22kW and 40 sockets with a 50kW minimum output), supported by PS2.58m of LEVI capital grant funding alongside private sector investment. SCC is currently considering options for the appointment of a delivery partner through a concession contract model. Suppliers/service providers are being requested to complete a PME Questionnaire. The purpose of this questionnaire is to: test market appetite and attractiveness of the scheme; assess alignment with the LEVI-recommended Heads of Terms; validate assumptions on risk allocation, contract length, and commercial structure; understand realistic procurement and delivery timescales; and identify opportunities to improve deliverability, value for money, accessibility and futureproofing. Identify any barriers and/or risks for suppliers in the delivery of this scheme, including participating in the formal procurement process. Participation is voluntary and forms part of informal market engagement only. Responses will be anonymised and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Feedback will be considered to inform the final sourcing strategy and tender documentation. The PME Questionnaire must be returned by 5pm 3rd June 2026 by email to; ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk Questions or clarifications relating to the PME Questionnaire may be raised at any point prior to the PME Questionnaire response deadline. Suppliers/service providers should submit any questions by email to ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk ### Planning Information Suppliers/service providers are requested to complete a PME Questionnaire. To see the questionnaire please email:  ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk Reference: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded) PME IA3899 PME Questionnaire return deadline is 5pm 3rd June 2026 Contact for PME Questionnaire/Response/Correspondence Staffordshire County Council - Economy, Infrastructure & Skills Directorate  Email: ElectricVehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk Reference: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) for Staffordshire Car Parks (LEVI Funded) PME IA3899 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043666-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2042 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45317000 - Other electrical installation work - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 17:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043666-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043666-2026 12th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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