Scope
Reference
NCC202500253
Description
NCC have obtained funding from UK Government for delivery of 52 on-street EV charging points through the On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). The installation of these chargers went out to tender last financial year and a supplier was appointed, but issues with the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process delayed delivery of these sites. The appointed supplier has now confirmed that they are not in a position to be able to deliver (install and commission) all 52 sites by the required deadline of 27th February 2026. Therefore we are in a position where we require another provider to deliver 19 sites for us by this deadline, otherwise we will lose access to this external grant funding. No extension to the funding is possible as the scheme closes fully at the end of the current financial year.
Contract 1. NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £479,999.99 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 30 November 2040
- 14 years, 11 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Contract locations
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
NCC has been granted funding to complete the remaining EV chargepoint installations.
Previously, NCC ran a mini competition via the Oxford Council DPS, which they managed. This resulted in two contracts being awarded:
• One for on-street chargers
• One with Urban Fox for lighting column chargers
The supplier for the on street chargers has now confirmed they are unable to deliver the remaining of the on-street chargers. Therefore, NCC has decided to direct award the remainder of the contract to Urban Fox Networks, who have:
• Successfully delivered under the existing contract
• Ranked second in the original on-street charging tender
Urban Fox has confirmed they can deliver the remaining chargers within the required timeframe.
Supplier
Urban Fox
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQP-7297-BRGV
Q14 Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8BU
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. NCC202500253 - Installation of 19 on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargePoint's
Contracting authority
Newport City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLP-4583-NQGG
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michael Owen
Telephone: +441633987787
Email: michael.owen@newport.gov.uk
Website: http://www.newport.gov.uk
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales