Scope
Procurement reference
C001048.01
Procurement description
Concession (supplier funded) agreement to appoint an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Operator to supply, install and maintain EV infrastructure across railway station car parks in Wales and Cross Border Stations.
Supplier will be responsible for securing all goods, Services and Works including all planning, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, financial mechanisms and decommissioning of all above ground infrastructure, equipment, systems and other
components required to achieve the functionality and required service levels.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
3000000 GBP to 3000000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
04 March 2026, 00:00AM to 03 March 2048, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 03 March 2050
Contracting authority
Transport for Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: 3 Llys Cadwyn
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 4TH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://tfw.wales/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHD-4211-XYXJ
Contact name: Christine Thorne
Email: Procurement@tfw.wales
Telephone: +447890661824
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Concession
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31681500 - Rechargers
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
Lot value (estimated)
3000000 GBP Excluding VAT
3600000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
04 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
03 March 2048, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
03 March 2050, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Up to 24 months to support the transition period upon exit e.g. service to cease, assets to transfer to TfW or another provider.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Additional options also include stations as they may arise during the term of the agreement e.g.:
new stations within Wales and Cross Border network;
stations along the Core Valleys Lines;
additional charging points accessible on wider TfW premises (e.g. Depots) for the purpose of charging TfW fleet vehicles and staff personal vehicles.
Option to transfer existing TfW assets procured under Phase 1.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per ITT Volume 1
Conditions of participation
As per ITT Volume 1
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
All main and sub-criteria are described in ITT Volume 1
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
All main and sub-criteria are described in ITT Volume 1
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Description of risks to contract performance
Potential risks may arise due to regulatory and legal compliance.
Operational risks e.g. grid connection and power supply, maintenance and reliability.
Technology obsolescence
Supplier funded model and revenue/income generating model
Cost overruns and funding gaps
Insurance and liability
Exclusivity and expansion rights
Customer experience and brand reputation
Tender submission deadline
20 November 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
06 November 2025, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
09 February 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders. The contracting authority reserves the right to award the Contract in whole or in part. The contracting authorityreserves the right to pause, halt and/or annul the tendering process and not to award the Contract.To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the e-Tenderwales tendering portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation.1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)- Browse the eSourcing portal:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click the link to register- Accept the Ts and Cs and click'continue'- Enter your correct business/user details2. Express an interest in the tender- Log into the portal with the username/password- Click the 'ITT Open to all suppliers' link- Click on ITT_119825 - Click the 'express interest' button at the top of the page- This will move the ITT into your 'my ITT's page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only)- You can nowaccess any attachments by clicking 'buyer attachments' in the 'ITT details' box3. Responding to the tender- Click 'my response' under 'ITT details' and you can choose to 'create response' or to 'decline to respond' (please give a reason if declining)- You can now use the 'messages' function tocommunicate with the buyer and seek any clarification- Note the deadline for completion and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the tender responseN/B: (All bidders must ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform and have received theUnique ID) and also ensure they are registered on www.Sell2Wales.co.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
03 January 2045, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
20 November 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
06 November 2025, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
09 February 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders. The contracting authority reserves the right to award the Contract in whole or in part. The contracting authorityreserves the right to pause, halt and/or annul the tendering process and not to award the Contract.To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the e-Tenderwales tendering portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation.1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)- Browse the eSourcing portal:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click the link to register- Accept the Ts and Cs and click'continue'- Enter your correct business/user details2. Express an interest in the tender- Log into the portal with the username/password- Click the 'ITT Open to all suppliers' link- Click on ITT_119825 - Click the 'express interest' button at the top of the page- This will move the ITT into your 'my ITT's page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only)- You can nowaccess any attachments by clicking 'buyer attachments' in the 'ITT details' box3. Responding to the tender- Click 'my response' under 'ITT details' and you can choose to 'create response' or to 'decline to respond' (please give a reason if declining)- You can now use the 'messages' function tocommunicate with the buyer and seek any clarification- Note the deadline for completion and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the tender responseN/B: (All bidders must ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform and have received theUnique ID) and also ensure they are registered on www.Sell2Wales.co.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
03 January 2045, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission