Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure LEVI Concession

The Cornwall Council in United Kingdom from Europe region has released this tender for Tender Opportunity Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure LEVI Concession Contract Cornwall Council Cornwall Council invites bids for a 15-year concession contract with an optional 1-year extension to design install operate and maintain a high-quality on-street electric vehicle charging network across Cornwall This ambitious project is supported by up to 3 109 000 of Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure LEVI funding and aims to deliver at least 2 000 publicly accessible charge points by December 2029 The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure LEVI funding is capped at a maximum of 3 109 000 any submission exceeding this figure will be deemed non-complaint and excluded from further evaluation See tender documents for further details All proposed charge points must be above-ground installations that comply with current UK safety accessibility and maintenance standards Cornwall Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 Expanding EV infrastructure is central to this goal Our Electric Vehicle Infrastructure EVI Strategy sets out a vision for a comprehensive accessible and reliable charging network that removes barriers to EV adoption for residents and visitors alike Cornwall is the third largest unitary authority by population and a major tourist destination with over 4 million overnight visits annually Nearly two-thirds of residents live in rural or dispersed communities making on-street and near-home charging essential Strategic Objectives Deliver a well-maintained reliable network with excellent uptime and customer experience Ensure affordable and transparent pricing aligned with prevailing market rates Provide inclusive access meeting PAS 1899 accessibility standards wherever practicable Support social value commitments including local employment and zero-emission maintenance vehicles Guarantee green energy supply for all charge points Why Cornwall A unique geography with urban rural and coastal communities Strong tourism economy driving seasonal demand A clear strategy supporting sustainable transport and EV uptake Join us in shaping a cleaner greener future for Cornwall This is a rare opportunity to deliver a transformative EV infrastructure programme that supports residents visitors and businesses while contributing to national decarbonisation goals There is a compulsory financial contribution of 60 000 from 1 April 2028 which the Service Provider agrees to pay the Authority annually for the duration of the contract This financial contribution will be index-linked for annual increase from the anniversary of the first payment to increases in the Retail Price Index RPI regardless of income generated Please refer to the Statement of Requirements Specification and the Draft Contact for full details This opportunity includes a requirement for 2 000 Charge points to be installed commissioned and operational by 31st December 2029 any submission which falls below this figure will be deemed non-compliant and excluded from further evaluation See tender documents for further details Please note This Proactis Advert provides only a summary of the opportunity and does not contain the depth of information found in the official UK4 Tender Notice Bidders should review the UK4 Tender Notice DN775309 on the Find a Tender service as it contains comprehensive procurement information requirements and supporting detail that supplement this Advert with tender notice no. DN775309 published on 23 Jul 2026. The tender is due to expire on 30 Sep 2026. This tender is sourced from Pro Contract and is eligible for suppliers interested in Electric vehicles, Chargers. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 13964731.