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PA106 - Wigan Electric Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Concession Contract

Details

Buyer: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Published: 7 September 2026
Submission: 30 November 2026in 2 months
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

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 Keywords: Charging, EVCI, Vehicle , Electric

Timeline

Completed: Tender published7 September 2026
Current notice
Next: Submission date30 November 2026in 2 months

About the buyer

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority in Greater Manchester, and buys through its own Procurement and Performance team. Suppliers register on The Chest, the council's primary portal for advertising tenders and submitting bids. Smaller contracts go to a limited number of quoted suppliers rather than open tender. Frameworks from the Crown Commercial Service and ESPO cover many common goods and services. Commissioning plans are published jointly with partner NHS trusts and Wigan and Leigh College. All bids must also meet Procurement Act 2023 rules through the Central Digital Platform.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in construction work, business services and architectural and engineering services.