WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
- Buyer
- The West of England Combined Authority
- Value
- £167,500,000
- Closes
- 30 March 2027
- Where
- Bristol, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking a single supplier to design, install, operate and maintain an electric vehicle charging network across North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset. This is a major regional infrastructure project funded by government grants, worth £167.5 million.
What the buyer wants
• Design and plan the full EV charging network, including civil engineering and pre-installation works • Supply and install charging hardware across both council areas • Provide software, payment systems and customer interfaces for the charging network • Deliver energy supply connections and commission all equipment • Operate and maintain the entire network for the contract term, upgrading technology as needed • Manage your full supply chain with end-to-end responsibility for all services
Likely requirements
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This contract is only realistic for large, established companies with significant experience delivering major infrastructure projects: most small trades businesses, electricians, and independent contractors will lack the financial capacity, insurance, supply chain infrastructure, and track record required to bid successfully.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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