--- title: "Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services for North West Scotland's public EV charging network" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)" published: "2026-01-09" --- # Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services for North West Scotland's public EV charging network Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133.json) ## Summary The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is inviting tenders for the provision of Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) services to manage 118 electric vehicle chargers across North and West Scotland. This procurement falls under the 'services' category within the transport industry. The main locations for this tender include Argyll and Bute, the Western Isles, Orkney Islands, and Shetland Islands. It is currently in the tender stage, with the opportunity open for submission via an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is 18th July 2025, with the award period commencing the same day. The contract is valued at £40,000, with an option for annual renewals up to three years based on performance and strategic requirements. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in managing and operating electric vehicle charging networks. Suitable businesses would need to demonstrate technical competence and financial reliability to support a broad and potentially expanding EV infrastructure. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in sustainable transport solutions or offering innovative technological advancements in charging services, should find this contract appealing. Engaging in this tender could enhance market presence and offer extended business prospects through future renewals and network expansions. Successful bidders could find themselves at the forefront of driving green transport initiatives within the region. ## Notice CPNO services for 118 chargers across the North and West of Scotland for 1 year with an optional year on year extension for 3 years ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please see ITT Renewal: Optional year on year renewal for 3 years depending on strategy development and supplier performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546893 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,530 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) | | Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1JJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Shetland Islands | | Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCOTTISHPOWER ENERGY RETAIL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 63712000 - Support services for road transport - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 79342300 - Customer services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546893 - 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532893 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=1 18th June 2025 - ITT for CPNO - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=2 18th June 2025 - PSE of NWS EV charging network - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=3 18th June 2025 - Technical Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=4 18th June 2025 - Asset Register - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=5 18th June 2025 - Selection Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=6 18th June 2025 - Desirable Software Product Features - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=7 18th June 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=8 18th June 2025 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532893&idx=9 18th June 2025 - Proposed T&C amendments form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532893 Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services for North West Scotland's public EV charging network - CPNO services for 118 chargers across the North and West of Scotland for 1 year with an optional year on year extension for 3 years - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546893 Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services for North West Scotland's public EV charging network - CPNO services for 118 chargers across the North and West of Scotland for 1 year with an optional year on year extension for 3 years ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hitrans.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802133 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.scottishpower.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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