The County Council for Nottinghamshire, UK, has launched a tender process for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint suppliers, bringing public charging on residential streets a step closer.
The council is leading the 10-week tender on behalf of four other local authorities as part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT).
The LEVI scheme supports local authorities in deploying EV infrastructure, particularly in areas where residents lack off-street parking.
The consortium, which includes Nottingham City Council, Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, and Staffordshire County Council, has secured over £17m in LEVI funding. Each council will manage its own contract with selected suppliers.
Nottinghamshire has been allocated £5.5m to install public chargepoints countywide, prioritising locations without driveways or garages.
The tender seeks two suppliers—one for standard chargepoints, which will be the majority, and another for rapid chargepoints. Installation is expected to begin in spring 2026.
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, said: “The issuing of this tender is great news for residents across Nottinghamshire who may not have access to off-street parking but would like to make more sustainable transport choices.”
Councillor Carmel Swan of Derby City Council highlighted efforts to “future-proof our cities,” while Nottingham City Council Leader Neghat Khan called the project “a significant step” toward greener transport.
Staffordshire County Council’s Councillor Mark Deaville emphasised collaboration, stating: “By working together, we will be in the strongest position to attract the best commercial providers.”
[Image credit: Nottinghamshire City Council]
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