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LEVI Public Electric Vehicle Charge Points & Associated Infrastructure

Cumberland Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cumberland Council

Buyer Address: Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate, Carlisle, UKD12, CA1 1RD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
7000000.0 GBP
Gross: 8400000 GBP
Published
27 Nov 2025, 14:09
Deadline
14 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31158000 - Chargers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=102e4e21-bcb4-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077709-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: On-Street Charging

Lot Description: The supply, installation, and maintenance of EV charge points for on-street parking.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 5,400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-04T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2041-05-03T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)

Lot Title: Car Parks & Community Assets

Lot Description: The supply, installation, and maintenance of EV charge points for car parks and community assets.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,500,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 3,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-05-04T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2041-05-03T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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