Scope
Reference
DN805341
Description
The SMeviC is a Consortium of four Local Authorities, led by Nottinghamshire County Council with Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council and Nottingham City Council and Midlands Connect (Sub-National Transport Body), supported by East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA).
The SMeviC have collaborated to develop and deliver the LEVI project, which will enable the installation of EV charge points in areas where residents do not have access to off-street parking.
As Lead Authority, Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking a further soft market testing exercise to:
• Share updates on the SMeviC's proposed procurement approach, aligned with OZEV objectives.
• Allow suppliers to provide feedback on the previous tender exercise (see SMeviC Introduction section below).
• Gather market insight to inform the development of the forthcoming tender.
The exercise seeks provider views on:
• Capacity and capability.
• Commercial appetite.
• Delivery challenges and risks.
• Innovative approaches to the procurement.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2041
- Possible extension to 30 September 2042
- 16 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 45000000 - Construction work
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 February 2026
Engagement process description
The engagement is a questionnaire that requires completing and submitting by 16/02/26 which can be found at:
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 May 2026
Contracting authorities
Nottinghamshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Email: ev@nottscc.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Nottingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGG-1891-TDCX
Loxley House, Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Derby City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVM-1383-ZBXP
The Council House - Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk
Website: https://www.derby.gov.uk/
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government