Scope
Description
North Somerset Council invites suppliers to participate in market engagement for a proposed 15 year concession opportunity covering Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging, and the Adoption of Existing Public Assets.
We are seeking a sustainable, long-term partner to support both our fleet and our communities in the transition to electric vehicles. This early engagement will help us shape the final proposition to ensure it is both successful and commercially viable.
Please complete the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), this can be located on project DN796920 via Supplying the South West portal. Once we receive your signed NDA, we will share the revised draft specification and accompanying documents.
Suppliers will be invited to attend either in person or online meetings between 21st January 2026 - 4th February 2026 to review the documentation ahead of the tender publication.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £15,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2041
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 February 2026
Engagement process description
North Somerset Council invites suppliers to participate in market engagement for a proposed 15 year concession opportunity covering Fleet Charging, Public Rapid Charging, and the Adoption of Existing Public Assets.
We are seeking a sustainable, long-term partner to support both our fleet and our communities in the transition to electric vehicles. This early engagement will help us shape the final proposition to ensure it is both successful and commercially viable.
Please complete the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), this can be located on project DN796920 via Supplying the South West portal. Once we receive your signed NDA, we will share the revised draft specification and accompanying documents.
Suppliers will be invited to attend either in person or online meetings between 21st January 2026 - 4th February 2026 to review the documentation ahead of the tender publication.
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
North Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVX-9588-WCMV
Town Hall
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom
Email: Rachel.Braund@n-somerset.gov.uk
Website: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government