Published date: 10 July 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 5 August 2025, 9am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£0 to £20,000

Procurement reference

ITQ ECW 2025

Published date

10 July 2025

Closing date

5 August 2025

Closing time

9am

Contract start date

12 August 2025

Contract end date

12 November 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cheshire and Warrington is one of the UK's economic success stories and the most productive economy in the North of England. Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Working in collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the map.

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), in partnership with the three local authorities (Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, and Warrington), is commissioning a feasibility study to explore the potential for electric vehicle (EV) charging on Council-owned land. As each local authority are progressing towards their respective Net Zero targets, there is an increasing need to understand how best to support the electrification of Council fleets and freight vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). These sites all present strategic importance, all within close proximity to major road networks, nearby to service stations, and areas with high business activity. This feasibility will therefore seek to support the Local Authorities in their ambition to expand the EV charging infrastructure availability in the subregion to expand EV usage.

The purpose of this study is to assess the technical and practical viability of EV charging infrastructure across the pre-identified sites, considering space requirements, grid capacity and necessary infrastructure, planning constraints, wider operational needs and forecast demand patterns within the individual sites. In doing so, the outcome will be a robust strategic evidence base with a set of recommendations to inform future investment decisions, ensuring that infrastructure development is aligned with local transport strategies and net zero goals.

This work builds on current EV project and local authority climate and EV strategies. These projects include the delivery of LEVI and ZEBRA funding to accelerate uptake of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). These existing initiatives have supported the installation of public charging points and fleet electrification, such as the ZEBRA-funded Warrington Own Buses which are now operational.

ECW are therefore looking to appoint consultants to collaborate with Local Authority partners to support further EV development across the subregion.

The contract is expected to commence Tuesday 12th August

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Mike Wolffe

Address

1 Floor, Wyvern House,The Drumber
WINSFORD
CW7 1AH
United Kingdom

Email

tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com

Website

https://cheshireandwarrington.com/how-we-work/about/tenders-and-opportunities/