West Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Concession

West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands
Selective procedure
1 July 2026 to 31 March 2041

Installation and operation of a regional electric vehicle charging network across four distinct lots: standalone above-ground assets, streetlight-integrated chargers, minimum-impact concealed equipment, and higher-powered DC charging hubs. The contract requires the operator to fund the infrastructure and manage commercial, regulatory, and technological obsolescence risks over a 15-year term. Sites include public highways and other public premises, requiring ongoing maintenance and support for residents without off-street parking.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £600m; As published
Published: 13 May 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 1 May 2026; CHAR.GY LIMITED, Believ and Urban Fox Networks
Contract length: 177 months; Ends 31 March 2041

What the buyer is asking for

Provision and operation of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including installation, maintenance, and management of chargepoint networks for local authorities.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
13 May 2025
Contract awardedto CHAR.GY LIMITED, Believ and Urban Fox Networks
1 May 2026
Contract starts
1 July 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2041

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The buyer

Type: Council
Public EV charging contracts, 24 months: 1
Open public EV charging tenders: 0
Typical public EV charging contract: £600m

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How it compares

20× the typical public EV charging contract (£30m).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/944589/west-midlands-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-evi-concession
Buyer reference: 05772-2024
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05125c
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority. West Midlands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Concession. Contract award, 13 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/944589/west-midlands-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-evi-concession (accessed 12 October 2026).