Scope
Reference
I-76316
Description
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure an Electric Vehicle Charging Network across the county of West Sussex.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2041
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 31158100 - Battery chargers
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 November 2025
Engagement process description
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Contract for the provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
The Council's strategic objective is for residents with no off-street parking to be within a short walk from a Chargepoint. We will focus on areas where residents cannot make the switch to EV without access to a public charging network, but we want to ensure a good geographical spread across the county.
The Concession Contract will be in the form of 3 (three) separate lots;
Lot 1: Standard Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network
Lot 2: Fast Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network
Lot 3: Rapid and Ultra Rapid Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network .
The new contract is planned to commence on 3rd August 2026. Suppliers interested are invited to submitted responses to the following questions;
1. Technology Offering & Lot Preferences
• Can you provide all the technologies outlined in our proposed lots?
• Would you prefer to bid for this opportunity as a single lot or as separate lots divided by technology type?
• Do you have a preference or recommendation for how the lots should be structured?
o Lot 1: Residential on-street charging (7kWh EVCPs)
o Lot 2: Fast chargers for on-street & car park areas (22kWh EVCPs)
o Lot 3: Rapid & Ultra Rapid chargers for on-street & car park areas (50kWh and above)
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2. Installation numbers
Our Aim is to deliver the following number of EVCPs within the first 4 years of the contract - would these installation numbers be feasible ?
o Lot 1 - Minimum 1900 dual sockets EVCPs
o Lot 2 - Minimum 400 Fast Chargers
o Lot 3 - Minimum 100 Rapid Chargers * incl Ultra Rapid where appropriate.
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3. Site Portfolio Feasibility
• Based on our indicative site portfolio, do you consider the following distribution feasible with the proposed subsidy?
o On-street social housing sites / deprived areas with low EV uptake
o Residential on-street locations across urban & rural areas
o Shopping parades / town locations
o Council car parks / designated parking areas
o Disabled Parking bays - on-street and designated parking areas
• What challenges or opportunities do you foresee in delivering across these site types?
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4. Private Investment Appetite
• What level of private investment would you consider appropriate or feasible for this opportunity?
• Are there specific financial models or structures you would prefer (e.g., joint venture, concession, lease)?
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5. Revenue Share / Concession Fee Arrangement
• What are your views on a revenue share or concession fee model?
• Would a fixed annual fee (e.g., £50k for a Contract Manager) plus a small revenue share (e.g., 3%) be acceptable or preferable?
• Do you have alternative suggestions for structuring the financial arrangement?
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6. Future-Proofing & Innovation
• How frequently do you upgrade your EVCP technology?
• What innovations do you foresee in the short to medium term (e.g., smart charging, V2G, AI-based load balancing)?
• Do you offer or plan to offer electricity generation or storage solutions as part of your EVCP infrastructure?
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7. Accessibility & Standards
• How do your solutions comply with PAS 1899 (accessible EV charging)?
• What design features or services do you offer to ensure accessibility for all users?
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8. Payment Options
• What payment methods do your EVCPs support (e.g., contactless, mobile apps, RFID)?
• Do you offer roaming or interoperability with other networks?
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9. Deliverability & Programme Timelines
• What factors could impact your ability to meet these timelines?
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10. Tariffs & Electricity Procurement
• Do you offer time-of-use tariffs or dynamic pricing?
• How do you procure electricity-via wholesale markets, business rates, or other mechanisms?
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11. Barriers to Bidding
• Are there any specific barriers (technical, financial, regulatory, etc.) that might prevent you from bidding?
• What support or changes would make this opportunity more attractive to you?
Please provide your response via email to Sarah.beddoe@westsussex.gov.uk by 5pm on 12th November 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Contracting authority
West Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJW-5627-QRQR
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nana Apawudza
Telephone: 03302227014
Email: nana.apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government