Wigan Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Concession Contract
- Buyer
- Wigan Council
- Value
- £110,000,000
- Closes
- 30 November 2026
- Where
- Wigan, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Wigan Council wants a long-term partner to design, install, operate and maintain electric vehicle charging points in council car parks across the borough. This is a 13-year concession contract (with a 2-year extension option) for a complete turnkey service including customer support.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and install a mix of EV charging devices (various types to suit different users) in council-owned car parks • Operate and maintain all charging infrastructure for 13 years • Provide customer service and technical support to residents, businesses and visitors • Ensure increasing number, range and accessibility of public charging points across Wigan
Likely requirements
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This is a £110 million concession contract requiring substantial upfront capital investment, operational expertise, payment processing infrastructure and 13-year financial backing: most small builders, electricians or tradespeople cannot bid alone and will need to partner with major contractors, finance companies or utilities providers.
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.
How to write a tender response
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