Scope
Reference
636_25
Description
This is for a Preliminary market engagement (PME) where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (see below for details on how to complete, and please also refer to the Engagement Section for further details on this).
A national multi-lot framework agreement for vehicle charging infrastructure solutions utilised by ultra-low and zero emission vehicles, including supply and installation of electric vehicle charging points (standard/fast/rapid/ultra-fast) and related services.
To express an interest:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '636_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.
For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 October 2025 to 25 October 2027
- Possible extension to 25 October 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 30163000 - Charge cards
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31681500 - Rechargers
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities
- 38730000 - Parking meters
- 42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 98351100 - Car park services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 May 2025
Engagement process description
The Request for Information associated with this preliminary market engagement will survey Suppliers to determine if there have been any changes to the market, their capacity to meet the framework requirements, any potential risks in the market and feedback on ESPO's proposed procurement strategy.
For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '636_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.
In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should be submitted to ESPO by accessing the Messages area / section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract) once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Economic operators should note that this is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of an economic operator in this pre-market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the Contracting Authority/Client. An economic operator's participation, or lack of participation, in this pre-market engagement shall not impact the ability of the economic operator to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Economic operators should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 July 2025
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government