Scope
Description
18. The Authority is inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance of EV charge points across the region, funded through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project. The Authority has been awarded and received £3.465 Million by the UK Government to support the implementation of this Contract. This initiative aims to expand public EV charging access, support the transition to sustainable transport and provide equitable distribution of charge points across urban, rural, and underserved areas. The procurement has been structured into two lots, reflecting the differing requirements of on-street residential charging and charging infrastructure in Council owned car parks and community assets.
• Lot 1 - On street Charging
• Lot 2 - Car parks (Including commercial) & Community Assets
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2041
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31681500 - Rechargers
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot 1. On-Street Charging
Description
The supply, installation, and maintenance of EV charge points for on-street parking.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Car Parks & Community Assets
Description
The supply, installation, and maintenance of EV charge points for car parks and community assets.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. On-Street Charging
Lot 2. Car Parks & Community Assets
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
It was undertaken under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=102e4e21-bcb4-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government