Electric vehicle charge point operator Request for Information
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN824752
Title
Electric vehicle charge point operator Request for Information
Categories
31158000-8 - Chargers
34144900-7 - Electric vehicles
Description
South Kesteven District Council are conducting initial market research in which they are seeking information from a range of commissioners and providers to inform their procurement approach.
In particular, the Council are looking to respondents to: -
1. Share learning on a range of delivery solutions
2. Share learning on different procurement approaches
3. Share feedback on the appeal of operating a portfolio of existing EV charge points
Participants are invited to respond to the questions within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire at the end of this document.
Responses should be submitted via ProContract by 12:00 noon 01/09/2026.
South Kesteven District Council is currently looking at options for its provision of infrastructure for electric vehicles across the district and to implement an external operator model that provides a sustainable and modernised service which meets the needs of our residents. This will align with the Council’s ambitions to drive partnership opportunities to support and encourage renewable energy use in the district and unlock green growth, and ensure South Kesteven has a high-quality network of electric vehicle charging points that meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.
The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of South Kesteven’s publicly available charging infrastructure.
The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help define the preferred operating model for its existing charge points, and to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process.
Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct.
In particular, the Council are looking to respondents to: -
1. Share learning on a range of delivery solutions
2. Share learning on different procurement approaches
3. Share feedback on the appeal of operating a portfolio of existing EV charge points
Participants are invited to respond to the questions within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire at the end of this document.
Responses should be submitted via ProContract by 12:00 noon 01/09/2026.
South Kesteven District Council is currently looking at options for its provision of infrastructure for electric vehicles across the district and to implement an external operator model that provides a sustainable and modernised service which meets the needs of our residents. This will align with the Council’s ambitions to drive partnership opportunities to support and encourage renewable energy use in the district and unlock green growth, and ensure South Kesteven has a high-quality network of electric vehicle charging points that meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.
The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of South Kesteven’s publicly available charging infrastructure.
The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help define the preferred operating model for its existing charge points, and to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process.
Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct.
Region(s) of supply
Lincolnshire
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
Vehicle charge point operator
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
01/09/2026
End date
01/09/2026
Expression of interest window
From 04/08/2026 12:00 to 01/09/2026 12:00
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Contact details
Buyer
South Kesteven District Council
Contact
Helen Baldwin
Telephone
01476406080
Address
St Peters Hill
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6PZ
United Kingdom
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6PZ
United Kingdom
