--- title: "ChargeHubs EV Infrastructure Network Expansion Concession Contract - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-06" --- # ChargeHubs EV Infrastructure Network Expansion Concession Contract - Market Engagement Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dda9.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council is conducting a procurement process focused on the expansion of their ChargeHubs Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Network. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a specific emphasis on preliminary market engagement. The primary aim is to better understand market capacity and address potential barriers before initiating a new procurement strategy. Interested businesses are invited to complete a Market Engagement Form by 26 August 2026. The project includes the provision of DC fast and ultrarapid chargers in various local centres across Milton Keynes, located in the region code UKJ12, facilitating a top-up solution for residents. The contract is categorised under services and is part of concession projects, with the procurement's main goal to commence a formal advertising process by 1 October 2026. This market engagement process provides an exciting opportunity for businesses with expertise in electric vehicle infrastructure, installation services of electrical equipment, and related maintenance. Firms specialising in battery chargers, rechargers, vehicle refuelling services, and electricity distribution are well-positioned to contribute to this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest as the suitability criteria are welcoming to them. Successful participation may pave the way for substantial business growth, as the project aligns with sustainable infrastructure expansion, enhancing long-term prospects in the electric vehicle sector. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council (the "Council") conducted a procurement, under Procurement OCID ocds-h6vhtk-051d58, giving an opportunity to private sector to fund the expansion of our Chargehubs Electric vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Network . The procurement was subsequently terminated following the receipt of no compliant bids and a Procurement Termination Notice was published. The Council is now undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand market capacity, potential barriers to participation and opportunities to refine the procurement strategy before commencing a new procurement process. Chargehubs will offer DC fast (50kw), and ultrarapid (150 kw) chargers to our network in conveniently located, local centres, we are able to offer our residents a top- up solution which can fill a battery to 80% in just 10 to 40 minutes. Charge Hubs will be designed to complement both home charging and residential chargers by offering this on demand facility locally. As part of market engagement, suppliers are requested to respond to the questions given in Market Engagement Form available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home latest by 12 noon; 26 August 2026. An expression of interest in this market engagement exercise will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise. The subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all providers wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement when published. The Council is not liable for any costs, expenses or fees incurred by any party participating in the market engagement exercise. ### Planning Information Potential Providers are requested to complete and return Market Engagement Form available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074707-2026 | | 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 | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2051 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 31158100 - Battery chargers - 31681500 - Rechargers - 50324100 - System maintenance services - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2026 at 11:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074707-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074707-2026 6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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