Scope
Reference
NCC202500253
Description
NCC has been granted funding to complete the remaining EV chargepoint installations.Previously, NCC ran a mini competition via the Oxford Council DPS, which they managed. This resulted in two contracts being awarded: One for on-street chargers. Urban Fox for lighting column chargers. The supplier for on street chargers has now confirmed they are unable to deliver the remaining on-street chargers. Therefore, NCC has decided to direct award the remainder of the contract to Urban Fox Networks, who have Successfully delivered under the existing contract Ranked second in the original on-street charging tender Urban Fox has confirmed they can deliver the remaining chargers within the required timeframe.
Contract 1. NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates
- 8 December 2025 to 30 November 2040
- 14 years, 11 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Contract locations
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not applicable
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
NCC has been granted funding to complete the remaining EV chargepoint installations. Previously, NCC ran a mini competition via the Oxford Council DPS, which they managed. This resulted in two contracts being awarded: • One for on-street chargers • Urban Fox for lighting column chargers The supplier for on street chargers has now confirmed they are unable to deliver the remaining on-street chargers. Therefore, NCC has decided to direct award the remainder of the contract to Urban Fox Networks, who have: • Successfully delivered under the existing contract • Ranked second in the original on-street charging tender Urban Fox has confirmed they can deliver the remaining chargers within the required timeframe.
Supplier
Urban Fox Networks
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQP-7297-BRGV
Q14 Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BU
United Kingdom
Telephone: +448081753965
Email: enquiries@urbanfox.network
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1. NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's
Contracting authority
Newport City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLP-4583-NQGG
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michael Owen
Telephone: +441633987787
Email: michael.owen@newport.gov.uk
Website: https://www.newport.gov.uk
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales