Scope
Reference
PRJ_30410 On Street EV Rapid Chargers
Description
WCC are looking to procure concessions contracts for the installation of 30 new Electric Vehicle (EV) DC Rapid Charge Points on the public highway in Westminster where WCC will be responsible for enabling all sites.
We propose to award contracts to the two highest scoring bidders on a 18:12 split of the sites and this will include 5 higher powered 100kw units (the rest being rated at 50kW) being installed for the first time on the Westminster public highway.
There is at present an excellent provision of slow (lamp column powered) and fast (7-22kW standalone units) in Westminster and the aim of this procurement is to support these with a significant uplift in our rapid charger network.
There is a shortfall of Rapid EV chargers across Westminster, and we have a commitment to provide a mixture of charging types to help the different EV users, at a reasonable cost. This supports not only Westminster’s climate goals and clean air ambitions but also London’s as a whole, with the shared targets for reaching net zero carbon by 2030.
The contracts will provide for the installation, operation and management of DC Rapid Chargers in on-street locations and the programme will effectively double the council’s Rapid Charger portfolio from 32 to 62 units.
The scope is for the installation, operation and management of a rapid charger service to allow customers to purchase electricity for their vehicles through networks. The supplier is required to:
1. Ensure the continuous supply of electricity to the charge points via the purchase of this on the
wholesale market.
2. Maximise the availability of the charge points to provide an all year-round service at every charge point.
3. Carry out regular cyclical maintenance and address any faulty or damaged infrastructure in line with the requirements of the specification.
4. Ensure customers can use each charge point via a range of payment options with the offer of ‘menu pricing’ for some customer groups (residents, taxis, business fleets etc).
5. Provide a customer interface, including a mobile app through which they can make payment for their charge, and full back-office support, including the provision of an all year-round customer support helpline through which any issues or faults can be reported.
Contract 1
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £26,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 20 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2031
- Possible extension to 1 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension subject to Council's discretion
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Suppliers
Believ Limited
- Companies House: 12231122
3 Valentine Place
London
SE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@believ.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Solnet Consultants Limited
- Companies House: 13884472
Unit 4 Modular Business Park
Stevenage
SG1 2FZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
TotalEnergies Charging Solutions UK Limited
- Companies House: 08803842
10, Upper Bank Street (19th Floor)
London
E14 5BF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Wenea Services UK Limited
- Companies House: 13383115
International House, 1 St Katharine's Way
London
E1W 1YL
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Westminster City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVD-6261-BPPJ
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government