Scope
Reference
CO6128
Description
The main objective of the project is to procure a minimum of 300 fast charging points to meet the projected increase in demand for charging points in the borough over the next two years. The council has been awarded £1.2m for funding new EV charging under the Department for Transport's LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) scheme. One of the scheme's essential requirements to access the funding is for local authorities to form partnerships to purchase at scale and ensure value for money for public funding.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has partnered with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to access the LEVI funding. LBTH is leading on the procurement of EV charging points across two London Boroughs. LEVI Partnership 4 (LP4) is made up of Tower Hamlets and Barking and Dagenham. LP4 is seeking to award contracts to deliver EV charging points across both boroughs The winning bidder will enter into separate contracts with each local authority. LP4 require a minimum of 300 fast (under 22kw) chargers in Tower Hamlets and 30 rapid chargers across both boroughs (26 in Barking and Dagenham and 4 in Tower Hamlets).
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2036
- Possible extension to 9 February 2037
- 10 years, 11 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract Period is initially for a period of 10 years for Tower Hamlets and 15 years for Barking and Dagenham, although both authorities reserve the right to extend their Contracts on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, making a total possible Contract Period of 11 and 16 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Technical ability conditions of participation
The technical ability conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.londontenders.org/
All bidders need to be registered on Proactis/Due North in order to access this opportunity through the London Tenders portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | The criterion for quality is clearly set out in the ITT |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Scale of Solution | The criterion for price (scale of solution) is clearly set out in the ITT |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | The criterion for social value is clearly set out in the ITT |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
All payment terms are clearly set out in the ITT
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authorities
Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Morgan Hughes
Telephone: +447342933523
Email: morgan.hughes@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Website: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Barking and Degenham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYP-9821-RZGJ
Barking Town Hall
1 Town Square
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Morgan Hughes
Telephone: +447342933523
Email: morgan.hughes@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government