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Wigan Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Concession Contract

Wigan Council · Local authority

In brief

Wigan Council is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (North West).

The estimated value is £110,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 13 years, up to 15 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality & Social Value 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Wigan Council are looking to identify a long-term partner to provide Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) in Council-owned car parks within the borough. The contract will cover supply, installation, operation, maintenance and customer service functions to provide an end-to-end / turnkey service. The project aims to increase the number, range and accessibility of public charging points across the borough. The contract would operate as a concession contract for a 13 year period with option to extend for 2 years. A mix of devices would be sought to meet the varying needs of residents, businesses and visitors

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 62 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £110,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 16 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

12 February 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 013051-2026
7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084430-2026

About the buyer

Wigan CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Acumen Waste Services Limited1 contract
Conlon Construction Limited1 contract
H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Limited1 contract
Talbot Farm Landscapes Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Wigan Council

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From notice 013051-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 February 2026, last updated 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.