ÂÜÀòÔ­´´

Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Water

The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps

Glasgow

G33 6FB

Contact

Andrew Mulvay

Email

andrew.mulvay [at] scottishwater.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

I.6) Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of EV Charging Infrastructure

Reference number

SW27/FLE/1565

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45310000 - Electrical installation work

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

Scottish Water is committed to supporting the transition to a low-carbon fleet and continues to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its estate throughout Scotland.

To support this objective, Scottish Water intends to appoint a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive end-to-end service for the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout Scotland.

The appointed Contractor will be expected to work collaboratively with Scottish Water to support the ongoing development of its EV charging network, ensuring infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant industry standards and legislation.

Further information can be found within section II.2.4) Description of the procurement of this advert.

Full scope information found within the PQQ documentation on the Scottish Water Atamis Portal. Please see link for the portal linked within this advert.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
• 34144900 - Electric vehicles
• 45223300 - Parking lot construction work
• 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Scotland Wide

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Scottish Water is committed to supporting the transition to a low-carbon fleet and continues to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its estate throughout Scotland.

To support this objective, Scottish Water intends to appoint a single Contractor to provide a comprehensive end-to-end service for the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout Scotland.

The appointed Contractor will be expected to work collaboratively with Scottish Water to support the ongoing development of its EV charging network, ensuring infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant industry standards and legislation.

The successful Contractor shall provide a fully managed service for the delivery of EV charging infrastructure, including but not limited to:
• Supply of AC and DC electric vehicle charging equipment
• Site surveys, design and feasibility assessments where required
• Civil engineering and electrical installation works
• Installation and commissioning of EV charging equipment
• Associated electrical infrastructure and enabling works
• Testing and certification of completed installations
• Planned preventative maintenance
• Reactive maintenance and repair services
• Equipment replacement and lifecycle support
• Technical support and fault resolution services
• Asset reporting and performance monitoring

The contract will support installations at Scottish Water operational sites and facilities throughout Scotland and may include depot locations, offices, treatment works and other operational premises.

Scottish Water intends to appoint a single Contractor to manage and deliver the full scope of services.

The Contractor shall act as the principal point of contact and be responsible for managing all activities associated with the provision of EV charging infrastructure and related services.

The Contractor shall demonstrate the capability and capacity to deliver services on a Pan-Scotland basis, including remote and rural locations where required.

The Contractor must demonstrate the capability to undertake the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer where required under the ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).

As a minimum requirement, the appointed Contractor must demonstrate compliance with the following:
• IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – Current Edition (18th Edition)
• Relevant EV charging installation standards and guidance
• Member of electrical trade body – SELECT (or equivalent)
• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act requirements
• All applicable Scottish Water standards, policies and procedures

Full scope information and further information can be found within the PQQ documentation located within the Scottish Water Atamis portal. Please see link for the portal linked within this advert.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The procurement documents and questionnaires can be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Atamis e-sourcing portal - and ‘Registering Interest’ on the The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of EV Charging Infrastructure advert.

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria

Please see Procurement Documents for further information.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please see Procurement Documents for further information.

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with a single operator

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

7 September 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

To access this opportunity, please register using the following link:

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court

1 Carlton Place

Glasgow

G5 9DA

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Scottish Water

The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps

Glasgow

G33 6FB

Email

help [at] scottishwater.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address