AwardedAwarded 22 October 2026

Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) programme – Electrical Infrastructure Strategic Advice

National Highways · Central government

In brief

National Highways awarded architecture and engineering and energy work to EPNC Energy Limited on 22 October 2026.

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What the notice says

The engagement of a specialist Electrical Infrastructure Strategic Advisor via EPNC Energy with specialist electrical sector capability, providing senior level technical and strategic advice specifically in respect to the energy transmission and distribution sector, to supplement the strategic charging infrastructure team. This will deliver electrical infrastructure strategic advice and deep electrical sector knowledge to support NH with the work within the Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) programme. This will enable the delivery of a RIS 3 objective to support industry to accelerate the roll-out of Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging, including for HGVs across the network. The provision of senior level technical and strategic advice specifically in respect to the energy transmission and distribution sector. The ongoing expertise needed from EPNC Energy includes assessing the risk, creating and assuring solutions whilst engaging with National Grid, Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s) and other connection providers.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
EPNC Energy Limited (SME)£150,000
EPNC Energy Limited (SME)£150,000
22 October 2026 to 31 August 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 086949-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 102140-2026

About the buyer

National HighwaysLast 12 months

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From notice 086949-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026, last updated 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.