--- title: "DMNH 042 - LEVI Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d610" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d610" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d610.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d610.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-29" --- # DMNH 042 - LEVI Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d610 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d610) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d610.json) ## Summary Shropshire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at enhancing its Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) through the deployment of additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). This initiative, titled "DMNH 042 - LEVI Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure," is part of Shropshire Council's broader strategy to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging within the region, particularly addressing the needs of residents unable to charge at home. The planning stage includes a pre-market engagement exercise extended until 19th August 2026 to maximise supplier participation and gather market feedback. The procurement is set within the UKG22 region, with the procurement method being a concession under a flexible procedure, and the procurement process is scheduled to culminate in early 2027 with the appointment of a service provider to execute the installation and operation of EVCI. The industry category involves electrical installation work, electric vehicles, and related maintenance services. This opportunity represents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, electrical equipment installations, and associated maintenance services. The procurement's estimated value is £108 million, with funding aimed at doubling the existing EVCI in Shropshire. Service providers, particularly those experienced in large-scale deployment of EVCI and electric vehicle-related technologies, are well-positioned to participate in this initiative. The Council plans to establish a transparent process, inviting suppliers to partake in a competitive flexible procedure that includes a pre-market engagement phase and subsequent stages culminating in contract award. This process offers a long-term contract, enabling suppliers to contribute to a 15-year EVCI initiative, fostering sustainable business expansion and positioning Shropshire as a leader in electric vehicle infrastructure development. ## Notice Overview The purpose of this notice is to inform potential service providers of Shropshire Council's intention to bring to market its Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund procurement opportunity to deliver additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) in Shropshire. The LEVI funding allows large scale deployment of EVCI by the private sector, under contract to Councils, specifically targeting delivery of an equitable charging network. Forecasts indicate that by 2050, EV adoption will be significant, with an estimated 90% of cars being electric (EVs) across both rural and urban areas. The aim of the Government's LEVI Fund is to get ahead of this demand, ensuring that access to EVCI is not a blocker to the EV transition, particularly for residents who are unable to charge at home. The Council's intention is to appoint a service provider (or consortia) to supply, install, connect and operate the EVCI. The Council will utilise LEVI funds to de-risk delivery for the private sector service provider and support the installation of EVCI to meet the level of demand anticipated for 2035. This is an initial market testing exercise to aid the Council in gathering information. It is not an invitation to tender or request formal expressions of interest. A procurement exercise is expected at a future point in 2026, with a view to a service provider being appointed in early 2027 and the first charge points being operational before the end of 2027. It is expected that there will be a 28-week competitive flexible procedure comprising a 4-week premarket engagement phase, a two-stage competition (PSQ and ITT), post tender dialogue , BAFO, final evaluation and moderation , standstill and contract award Background to Charging Infrastructure and LEVI in Shropshire As of October 2025, there were a total of 546 devices across Shropshire, some of which have been delivered under contract to the Council. Initial analysis indicates that more than 550 new devices can be delivered across the region utilising the LEVI Fund capital funding, doubling the number of devices. Work is underway to determine suitable areas and sites for delivery of this scale of EVCI. Devices will be located either on-street or on council owned land in the majority of cases. Further details will be provided at procurement stage. Approval was given to take forward the LEVI process at a meeting of the Shropshire Cabinet on 11 March 2026. Outline of the Scope of Shropshire Council's LEVI Scheme The anticipated scope of the scheme, in brief, is outlined here: The scope of installation will primarily include standard 7kW devices, with the option to incorporate: 22kW fast devices, where local network capacity and site conditions allow; and A limited number of 50kW+ rapid devices, subject to local network capacity and site suitability. To facilitate the procurement process, the Council intends to utilise the established documentation available from the LEVI Support body, and available on the NEVIS platform, as far as reasonably possible. The service provider will be appointed under a concession contract where the Council grants the service provider the right to deliver, operate, own and maintain EVCI on Council-owned land or highways. A 15-year contract (with the option to extend by one year) is proposed, which is in line with market trends and recommended by the Department for Transport (DfT). The Council intends to adopt the Heads of Terms recommendations and will seek an annual concession fee and/or a percentage revenue share which will be determined as part of the procurement process and after undertaking market engagement. The Council will invest its PS2,006,000 of LEVI Fund capital funding, alongside investment from the service provider. Additional Procurement and Scheme Information The Council has not finalised its approach to a lotting strategy and is actively considering whether to divide the opportunity into lots or to appoint a single supplier. This decision will be informed by our preferred sites and charging speeds, market engagement and further analysis over the coming months, ensuring that the final structure both attracts strong market support and safeguards the interests of Shropshire's residents and businesses. The Council is updating its EVI Strategy that sets out its vision for the future of EVI and EV transition across the region. This strategy will be made available to bidders. ### Planning Information The deadline for responses to this pre-market engagement exercise has been extended from 17th July 2026 to 19th August 2026. The Council is extending the engagement period to maximise supplier participation and obtain further market feedback. All other information within the notice remains unchanged. The Council intends on hosting early market engagement beginning in June 2026, allowing suppliers to understand more about the Council’s EVCI ambitions. and respond to a series of questions. We are initially asking suppliers to complete a MS Form questionnaire. A briefing document will be provided to suppliers to provide further information on the Council’s initial thoughts to inform suppliers responses to the questions. Suppliers who wish to take part in this engagement should email EV-Shropshire@shropshire.gov.uk including ‘LEVI early market engagement’ in the subject line following which the briefing document and MS Form link will be provided. The Council has not finalised its approach to market engagement following suppliers’ completion of the questionnaire. However, the Council will be undertaking a transparent process and therefore any clarification questions or additional information will be provided. If suppliers have any queries we ask they contact EV-Shropshire@shropshire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071548-2026 | | 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 | 29 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2027 - 15 Nov 2042 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY3 8HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Porthill | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 34920000 - Road equipment - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment ## Release History - 29 Jul 2026 at 09:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071548-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071548-2026 29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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